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COGM Safety Score

A comprehensive approach to evaluating on-chain assets using four key factors to measure risk, stability, and performance.

Introducing COGM

The COGM framework underpins our Safety Score, breaking down asset evaluation into four key factors: Collateralization, Operations, Governance, and Management. This structured approach provides a clear picture of an asset's strengths and vulnerabilities.

Collateralization

Assesses the quality and security of the assets backing the stablecoin, including asset type, collateral ratio, bankruptcy remote features, and storage.

Collateral Asset Type
Collateral Ratio
Bankruptcy Remote
Storage of Assets

Operations

Evaluates system stability through deviation control, peg stability mechanisms, and redemption options.

Max Deviation Below Peg
Frequency of Deviation
Peg Stability Instrument
Primary Redemption

Governance

Reviews regulatory oversight, audit practices, and attestation frequency to ensure accountability.

Regulatory Oversight
Audits
Attestation Quality & Frequency

Management

Assesses team transparency and track record in managing the project.

Identified Team
Team Track Record

Understanding Our Ratings

A+

Score ≥ 0.95

Extremely low risk

A

Score ≥ 0.90

Very low risk

A-

Score ≥ 0.80

Low risk

B+

Score ≥ 0.75

Moderately low risk

B

Score ≥ 0.70

Moderately low risk

B-

Score ≥ 0.65

Moderate risk

C

Score ≥ 0.60

Moderate risk

D

Score ≥ 0.50

High risk

F

Score < 0.50

Extremely high risk

Our Methodology

Each asset is evaluated across the four COGM factors, with a score assigned to each. These scores are weighted and combined to produce an overall Safety Score. Our assessment incorporates both quantitative data analysis and qualitative expert review.

Scores are updated quarterly or in response to significant market events to ensure our ratings remain current and reflective of real-world conditions.

Applications of Our Framework

Government Treasury Management: Providing transparent assessments of digital assets for official reserves, budgets, and procurement processes.

Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs): Offering standardized metrics to help evaluate design, implementation, and risk.

Public Sector Innovation: Ensuring regulatory compliance and security for state-backed digital asset initiatives.

Cross-Border Collaboration: Facilitating data-sharing and interoperability among multiple government agencies and international partners.