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sUSDS vs USDC
Side-by-side Trust Score comparison based on the RWTS Rating methodology. Six dimensions of structural trust, scored independently.
Staked Sky USDS
sUSDS
74T3
Trust Score
74
APY
3.80%
TVL
--
Higher Score
USD Coin
USDC
88T2
Trust Score
88
APY
0.00%
TVL
$73.68B
Dimension Comparison
| Dimension | sUSDS | USDC | Max | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asset Backing | 14 | 22+8 | 25 | USDC |
| Proof of Reserves | 16 | 16 | 20 | Tied |
| Redeemability | 15 | 15 | 15 | Tied |
| Audit & Security | 15+2 | 13 | 15 | sUSDS |
| Regulatory Standing | 7 | 15+8 | 15 | USDC |
| Track Record | 7 | 7 | 10 | Tied |
| Total | 74 | 88 | 100 | USDC+14 |
Key Facts
| Attribute | sUSDS | USDC |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T3: Secured DeFi | T2: Treasury & Fiat-Backed |
| Chain | Ethereum | Ethereum |
| Risk Level | Low | Low |
| Backing | USDS (multi-collateral: ETH, stETH, U.S. Treasuries via RWA, etc.) | Cash & short-dated U.S. Treasuries (Circle Reserve Fund) |
| Protocol | Sky (MakerDAO) | Circle |
| Lock-up | None | None (1:1 redeemable via Circle / exchanges) |
| Audited | Yes | Yes |
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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.