KAUT1$132.780.14%0.5% APY
KAGT1$59.751.46%0.1% APY
C1USDT2$0.9990.25%7.5% APY
USDCT2$1.000.02%0.0% APY
USDTT2$1.000.04%0.0% APY
BUIDLT2$1.0000.00%3.5% APY
BSTBLT2$1.000.00%0.0% APY
BRSRVT2$1.000.00%0.0% APY
USDYT2$1.150.07%3.6% APY
sUSDeT4$1.250.00%5.0% APY
KAUT1$132.780.14%0.5% APY
KAGT1$59.751.46%0.1% APY
C1USDT2$0.9990.25%7.5% APY
USDCT2$1.000.02%0.0% APY
USDTT2$1.000.04%0.0% APY
BUIDLT2$1.0000.00%3.5% APY
BSTBLT2$1.000.00%0.0% APY
BRSRVT2$1.000.00%0.0% APY
USDYT2$1.150.07%3.6% APY
sUSDeT4$1.250.00%5.0% APY
RWTS Compare

USDC vs KAU/KAG

Side-by-side Trust Score comparison based on the RWTS Rating methodology. Six dimensions of structural trust, scored independently.

Higher Score
US

Coinbase USDC Rewards

USDC
82T2
Back18/25PoR18/20Redeem8/15Audit14/15Reg14/15Track10/10
Trust Score
82
APY
3.50%
TVL
$5.00B
KA

Kinesis Earn

KAU/KAG
76T2
Back25/25PoR20/20Redeem4/15Audit12/15Reg12/15Track3/10
Trust Score
76
APY
10.00%
TVL
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Dimension Comparison

DimensionUSDCKAU/KAGMaxEdge
Asset Backing1825+725KAU/KAG
Proof of Reserves1820+220KAU/KAG
Redeemability8+4415USDC
Audit & Security14+21215USDC
Regulatory Standing14+21215USDC
Track Record10+7310USDC
Total8276100USDC+6

Key Facts

AttributeUSDCKAU/KAG
TierT2: Treasury & Fiat-BackedT2: Treasury & Fiat-Backed
ChainMulti-chainKinesis Platform
Risk LevelLowMedium
BackingUSDC (Circle treasury reserve yield)The pledged asset itself (allocated physical gold or silver for KAU and KAG)
ProtocolCoinbaseKinesis Money
Lock-upNone (fully flexible)Fixed term of 3, 6 or 12 months. Early exit forfeits that term's yield.
AuditedYesYes

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This comparison is based on the RWTS Trust Score framework and is not financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold either asset. Always conduct your own due diligence.