#DeFiGetsGraded refers to a trend within the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem focused on evaluating and rating protocols according to objective parameters such as the security of their smart contracts, transparency in their operations, the robustness of their liquidity, the sustainability of their tokenomics, and the effectiveness of their governance. Recently, the industry has begun to receive attention from entities traditionally associated with financial markets, such as rating agencies, which have granted their first credit ratings to certain protocols, marking a step towards integration with more formal evaluation standards. These types of initiatives aim to provide a comparative framework that allows for the differentiation of reliable projects from those with higher risks, fostering trust among users and investors. Additionally, the implementation of metrics and classification systems can drive institutional adoption, as it provides clearer and verifiable information, contributing to a safer, more transparent, and professionalized DeFi ecosystem.