Why is the USDC Safety Score 65/100?

The score is calculated based on asset stability, protocol audit history, and chain security, then adjusted for liquidity depth ($4,428,985) and utilisation rates.

Safety Audit: USDC on Compound V3

Baseline Composition 73.33 pts

USDC

Asset Strength

Compound V3

Protocol Trust

Polygon

Chain Security

We start with a weighted average of the asset, protocol, and chain reputation scores.

Safety Score Calculation Methodology

Base Score (Typically 60-80 pts)

Weighted Average Formula:
Base = (Asset Score × 0.4) + (Protocol Score × 0.4) + (Chain Score × 0.2)

Risk Penalties

Low TVL (<$1M): -5 to -15 pts
Very High Util (>90%): -10 pts (withdrawal risk)
Extreme APY (>15%): -5 to -10 pts (volatility risk)
Smart Contract Risk: -20 pts if audits are outdated

Deep Dive DeFi Risk Audit Report

Market Risk Assessment

Beyond the code, we assess the financial health of the pool. The liquidity depth currently stands at $4,428,985. For potential entrants, this volume serves as a primary buffer against turbulence, ensuring that typical retail exits can occur without impactful price deviation. This depth is critical for institutional participants who require minimal slippage on exit.

Yield Sustainability

The current APY of 3.30% must be weighed against the utilisation rate of 82.41%. Operating at 82.41% efficiency, the lending market for USDC is functioning as intended. There is ample buffer for withdrawals while still generating consistent interest for suppliers. A sustainable yield is derived from genuine borrower demand, not just inflationary token emissions.

Protocol Security

Compound V3 on Polygon has been evaluated for historic exploits. The score of 65.33 integrates the protocol's age and its resilience during previous high-volatility events.

Understanding DeFi Risks

What is Smart Contract Risk? Smart contract risk refers to the possibility of bugs or vulnerabilities in the code governing the protocol. Even audited protocols can suffer exploits if unforeseen vectors are discovered.

What is Financial Risk? Financial risk involves market factors like liquidity crises (inability to withdraw) or asset de-pegging. Our score penalizes low liquidity pools to account for this.

Is the Safety Score a guarantee? No. The score is a probabilistic assessment based on historical data and current metrics. It cannot predict "black swan" events or zero-day exploits.

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