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Risk Score Comparator

Compare protocols across 8 weighted safety parameters with real TVL data

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Scoring Methodology

Scores are calculated using weighted parameters: Smart Contract (20%), Track Record (15%), TVL Stability (15%), Audits (15%), Team (10%), Governance (10%), Insurance (10%), Code Quality (5%). TVL data is fetched live from DeFiLlama. Protocol ages are calculated from verified launch dates.

Select Protocols to Compare
Choose up to 4 protocols including Solana, Ethereum, and multi-chain options
AaveEthereum
UniswapEthereum

27 protocols available including 11 Solana protocols

Overall Safety Scores

Aave

LendingEthereumPolygon
96

Overall Score

TVLLoading...
Age105 months (8.8 years)
Audits6

Uniswap

DEXEthereumArbitrum
94

Overall Score

TVLLoading...
Age87 months (7.3 years)
Audits5
Detailed Score Breakdown
Compare across 8 weighted safety parameters
Smart Contract Security20% weight- Code quality, testing, and security practices
Aave97
Best
Uniswap95
Audit Coverage15% weight- Number and quality of security audits by reputable firms
Aave99
Best
Uniswap98
Team Transparency10% weight- Team identity, communication, and track record
Aave95
Best
Uniswap92
TVL Stability15% weight- Historical TVL consistency and growth patterns
Aave96
Best
Uniswap95
Governance10% weight- Decentralization of decision-making and token distribution
Aave94
Best
Uniswap93
Insurance/Coverage10% weight- Protection against hacks, exploits, and smart contract failures
Aave92
Best
Uniswap85
Track Record15% weight- Historical performance, time in market, no major exploits
Aave97
Uniswap98
Best
Code Quality5% weight- Best practices, documentation, and maintainability
Aave98
Best
Uniswap96
Security Audits
Verified audits from reputable security firms

Aave6 audits

Trail of Bits
OpenZeppelin
Certora
SigmaPrime
Peckshield
Mixbytes

Uniswap5 audits

Trail of Bits
OpenZeppelin
ABDK
Consensys Diligence
Certora
Known Risks
Identified risk factors for each protocol

Aave

Oracle risk
Liquidation cascades
Smart contract complexity

Uniswap

Smart contract risk (minimal)
Impermanent loss for LPs
MEV exposure
Key Features

Aave

Flash loansCredit delegationGHO stablecoinSafety moduleMulti-chain

Uniswap

Concentrated liquidity (V3)Multi-chainUNI governanceBattle-testedHooks (V4)
Chain Support

Aave

EthereumPolygonAvalancheArbitrumOptimismBaseBNB Chain

Uniswap

EthereumArbitrumPolygonOptimismBaseBNB Chain
Recommendation

Based on our weighted analysis, Aave has the highest overall safety score of 96.

Aave has been operating for 105 months (8.8 years) with 6 security audits from firms like Trail of Bits and OpenZeppelin. This is considered a very safe protocol for risk-averse users.