Methodology Versioning

Methodology Updates and Versions

• Each rating report and fact sheet explicitly states the methodology version under which it was produced.

• When we update the methodology (e.g., weights, questions, mapping to ratings), we:

  • Publish a methodology update note

  • Explain the expected impact on existing ratings

  • Apply the new version to each subsequent rating

This ensures that ratings remain comparable over time while the framework evolves with the market.

Preview vs. Full Ratings

DeFi ratings come in two variants:

• Preview ratings have a version suffixed with -preview (e.g. v0.1-alpha-preview). These ratings rely solely on publicly available information and do not go through the full rating process including team review. Preview ratings include both a known score (based on publicly verifiable information) and a potential score (the rating that could be achieved if the protocol undergoes a full rating, including improvements suggested by the Staking Rewards team). Preview ratings do not have a risk report available for purchase on the Staking Rewards platform.

• Full ratings go through the complete rating process including team review. They do not have a potential score. Fully rated protocols will have a risk report available to purchase on the Staking Rewards platform.