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Dynamo assigns a risk tier to every market and vault so you can quickly assess risk before supplying capital. Tiers are derived from objective, on-chain parameters, not subjective judgment.

Market Risk Rating

Each market is evaluated on three variables:
VariableDescription
Market LLTVLiquidation Loan-to-Value. Higher LLTV = less buffer before liquidation = more risk.
Market TVLTotal Value Locked in the market. Larger markets have absorbed more real usage and volatility.
List dateHow long the market has been live. Newer markets are treated as less battle-tested.

Tiers

All three conditions must be met:
  • LLTV ≥ 86%
  • Market TVL > $10M
  • Market has been live for at least 3 months
All three conditions must be met, and the market must not already qualify as Low risk:
  • LLTV ≥ 77%
  • Market TVL > $1M
  • Market has been live for at least 1 month
Any market that does not meet the criteria for Low or Medium risk.Typical causes: aggressive LLTV (below 77%), small TVL, or a very recently listed market.

Vault Risk Rating

Vaults are evaluated on three variables:
VariableDescription
Total SuppliedTotal USD value deposited into the vault. Larger vaults signal stronger user confidence and liquidity depth.
Market exposureThe share of the vault’s allocation directed to Low-risk markets. Higher concentration in Low-risk markets = safer overall profile.
List dateHow long the vault has been live. Newer vaults are treated as less battle-tested.

Tiers

All conditions must be met:
  • Total Supplied > $10M
  • At least 70% of market exposure is in Low-risk markets
All conditions must be met, and the vault must not already qualify as Low risk:
  • Total Supplied > $1M
  • At least 30% of market exposure is in Low-risk markets
Any vault that does not meet the criteria for Low or Medium risk.Typical causes: small total supplied, heavy allocation to Medium- or High-risk markets, or a recently launched vault.

Risk tiers are structural heuristics, not predictions. A Low-risk market can still suffer losses from oracle failure, smart contract bugs, or extreme collateral price moves. Always read the underlying parameters before depositing.