RedStone and Credora Create Institutional-Grade Risk Ratings for DeFi

RedStone, a blockchain oracle provider, has acquired Credora, a DeFi credit rating platform, to launch a comprehensive risk oracle for decentralized finance (DeFi) markets. The combined entity will operate under the brand name "Credora by RedStone" and aims to provide real-time pricing data alongside on-chain risk ratings to enhance transparency and security in DeFi investing. The move mirrors the role of traditional credit rating agencies like S&P and Moody’s in conventional markets, offering institutional-grade tools for assessing risk in the fast-evolving DeFi ecosystem [1].

Credora, which has received backing from S&P Global, Coinbase Ventures, and Hashkey, specializes in delivering credit risk assessments through a secure and privacy-preserving oracle system. The platform utilizes trusted execution environments to protect sensitive data while providing standardized credit ratings. By integrating Credora’s capabilities with RedStone’s extensive data infrastructure, the merged entity intends to offer a unified framework for evaluating the risk of DeFi assets and yield strategies [2].

According to RedStone, data shows that rated DeFi strategies—such as Morpho Vaults—have outperformed unrated ones by up to 25%, indicating strong user demand for risk assessment tools. RedStone’s co-founder, Marcin Kazmierczak, emphasized that transparent ratings enable users to move beyond headline annual percentage yields (APYs) and make more informed decisions. The integration of risk ratings is seen as a foundational step in making DeFi safer and more attractive to institutional investors [1].

Credora’s co-founders, Darshan Vaidya and Matt Ficke, have joined RedStone as strategic advisors to support the integration and adoption of the new risk oracle framework. Vaidya stated that risk transparency is essential for the long-term sustainability of DeFi and that the merger with RedStone allows for global scalability of their mission. He added that the partnership aligns with the goal of building a more robust and accessible DeFi environment for both individuals and institutions [2].

RedStone currently provides real-time data feeds across over 110 blockchain networks and rollups, securing more than $10 billion in total value locked with no recorded mispricing events. With the acquisition, the company aims to expand its services to include risk intelligence tailored for DeFi protocols and users. Kazmierczak noted that as DeFi yield strategies grow in complexity, particularly in real-world asset (RWA) and tokenization spaces, the need for clear and actionable risk metrics becomes increasingly important. The new ratings framework will be especially valuable in assessing opaque risks in tokenized private credit and tokenized stocks [1].

The merger marks a significant step toward standardizing risk assessment in DeFi and aligning it with the expectations of institutional investors. By combining real-time pricing data with credit ratings, the platform aims to provide a holistic view of DeFi assets, reducing uncertainty and improving decision-making. As Kazmierczak explained, the integration of these tools will serve as a bridge for traditional institutions entering the crypto space, offering them the necessary safeguards to navigate a complex and rapidly evolving market [2].

Source: [1] Crypto Oracle firm RedStone Acquires DeFi Credit Specialist Credora (https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/09/04/crypto-oracle-firm-redstone-acquires-defi-credit-specialist-credora) [2] RedStone acquires Coinbase-backed Credora to deliver DeFi risk oracle (https://cryptobriefing.com/defi-risk-oracle-redstone-credora/)