Methodology
KYSC produces a 0-100 trust score for each stablecoin using a 7-component weighted composite. Dual-track scoring distinguishes centralized (Track A) from decentralized (Track B) designs.
Scoring Components
Reserve Health
30%Reserve ratio, composition quality, attestation rigor, auditor quality, custodian arrangements, banking concentration risk.
Liquidity
18%DEX depth, CEX pair count, Curve pool share, redemption capacity. Adjusted for market cap relative to peg currency peers.
Governance
14%Legal structure, key person risk, transparency, communications, freeze capabilities, custodian governance, sanctions compliance.
On-Chain Health
12%Peg deviation (24h/7d), mint-burn ratio, freeze events, supply volatility. Real-time signal of operational health.
Track Record
12%Longevity, depeg history, audit history, growth trajectory. Time-weighted evidence of reliability.
Yield Sustainability
8%Yield source quality, holder risk exposure, long-term sustainability assessment.
Adoption Signal
6%DeFi protocol integrations, institutional adoption signals, ecosystem tier.
Grade Scale
| Grade | Score Range | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| A | 90-100 | Institutional grade |
| B | 80-89 | Strong with minor gaps |
| C | 70-79 | Adequate but material risks |
| D | 60-69 | Significant concerns |
| F | 0-59 | Severe risks or insufficient data |
Regulatory Frameworks
Jurisdiction-adjusted scores apply regulatory compliance penalties or bonuses across 6 frameworks:
- GENIUS Act (US)
- MiCA (EU)
- FCA (UK)
- MAS (Singapore)
- HKMA (Hong Kong)
- JFSA (Japan), BCB (Brazil)
- Basel III/IV bank capital classification
Confidence Levels
firm — confidence ≥ 0.90. Strong data coverage across all components.
high — confidence 0.75-0.89. Good data with some gaps.
prov — confidence < 0.75. Provisional — material data gaps.