MakerDAO
Protocol Security — Category Scores
Smart Contract Security
Completed Audits
3+ audits
Auditor Reputation
Top-tier (e.g. QuillAudits)
Critical Vulnerabilities Found
All resolved
Upgradeability Risk
Timelocked upgrades
Admin Privilege Controls
Renounced / DAO governed
Test Coverage
Above 80%
Formal Verification
Full formal verification
Fuzzing
Continuous fuzzing + CI integration
ERC Standard Compliance
Compliant + verified on-chain
Audit Recurrence
Quarterly
Spell Review / Governance Review
Independent third-party review
Oracle & Data Integrity
Oracle Decentralization
Fully decentralized network
Price Deviation Protection
Circuit breakers + fallback
Fallback Oracle System
Automated failover
Manipulation Resistance
Strong (TWAP, multi-source)
Custody & Asset Backing
Custody Provider
Top-tier regulated + insured
Proof of Reserves
Real-time on-chain PoR
Redemption Guarantee
Regulatory backed
Insurance Coverage
Full asset value insured
Redemption & Liquidity Safety
Redemption Mechanism
Automated + guaranteed
Liquidity Buffer
Above 15%
Governance Risk
Emergency Shutdown Controls
Automated circuit breakers
Timelock Delay
48+ hours
Compliance & Transfer Restrictions
KYC Gating
Required KYC for all
Whitelist Enforcement
Compliant transfer agent
Jurisdiction Restrictions
Full regulatory compliance
Operational Security
Bug Bounty Program
Active on Immunefi / Cantina / HackenProof / HackerOne
Incident Response Plan
Tested + drilled plan
Monitoring Systems
AI-powered threat detection
Third-Party Dependency Risk
Minimal deps + continuous monitoring
Operational Audit (SOC 2 / ISO 27001)
SOC 2 Type II certified
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MAKERDAO SECURITY FAQ
MakerDAO has an RWA Protocol Security Score of 97/100 with a grade of A+. This protocol-level score is evaluated across 8 risk categories: smart contract security, oracle integrity, custody, redemption safety, governance, compliance, operational security, and transparency.
MakerDAO's protocol security score of 97 is a weighted average across 8 protocol risk categories: • Smart Contract Security (20%) • Oracle & Data Integrity (15%) • Custody & Asset Backing (15%) • Redemption & Liquidity Safety (10%) • Governance Risk (10%) • Compliance & Transfer Restrictions (10%) • Operational Security (10%) • Transparency & Proof Systems (10%) Each protocol category is scored 0–100 and multiplied by its weight to produce the overall score.
A protocol security grade of A+ means MakerDAO has an excellent security posture, placing it among the top-ranked RWA protocols on the leaderboard. The protocol demonstrates strong controls across most or all of the 8 evaluated risk categories.
The RWA Protocol Security Score of 97 (A+) indicates MakerDAO's security posture relative to other RWA protocols on the leaderboard. This protocol security score should be one factor in your due diligence — also review the detailed category breakdown, consider regulatory compliance in your jurisdiction, and consult security professionals for high-value decisions. A higher protocol security score reflects stronger controls but does not constitute a guarantee of security.
Each RWA protocol is assessed across 8 risk categories: 1. Smart Contract Security — Protocol audit history, vulnerability resolution, upgradeability, admin privileges, test coverage. 2. Oracle & Data Integrity — Oracle decentralization, price manipulation protections, protocol fallback mechanisms. 3. Custody & Asset Backing — Protocol custody provider quality, multisig controls, proof of reserves, insurance coverage. 4. Redemption & Liquidity Safety — Protocol redemption mechanisms, liquidity buffers, bank-run protections. 5. Governance Risk — Protocol admin key management, token distribution, emergency controls, timelock delays. 6. Compliance & Transfer Restrictions — Protocol KYC gating, whitelist enforcement, jurisdiction restrictions. 7. Operational Security — Protocol bug bounty programs, incident response, monitoring, operational audits. 8. Transparency & Proof Systems — Protocol public financial disclosures, audit reports, on-chain asset verification.
