Introducing the First 25 Independent DeFi Yield Ratings

by Mirko Schmiedl

Published on March 16, 2026

TL;DR;

Staking Rewards publishes its first 25 independent risk ratings for onchain yield protocols — the first rating system built specifically for DeFi yield.
Every rating is based solely on publicly available information. Protocols can challenge and improve their rating by submitting relevant data.
Ratings span 12 risk dimensions across lending, liquid staking, vaults, and more — from Aave (A) to HyperLend (CCC).

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Introducing the First 25 Independent DeFi Yield Ratings

by Mirko Schmiedl

Published on March 16, 2026

TL;DR;

Staking Rewards publishes its first 25 independent risk ratings for onchain yield protocols — the first rating system built specifically for DeFi yield.
Every rating is based solely on publicly available information. Protocols can challenge and improve their rating by submitting relevant data.
Ratings span 12 risk dimensions across lending, liquid staking, vaults, and more — from Aave (A) to HyperLend (CCC).

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Rewards Estimation$228,4340% APR

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