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aUSDC vs USDC
Side-by-side Trust Score comparison based on the RWTS Rating methodology. Six dimensions of structural trust, scored independently.
Aave V3 USDC
aUSDC
74T3
Trust Score
74
APY
3.24%
TVL
$4.80B
Higher Score
USD Coin
USDC
86T2
Trust Score
86
APY
0.00%
TVL
$74.87B
Dimension Comparison
| Dimension | aUSDC | USDC | Max | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asset Backing | 14 | 22+8 | 25 | USDC |
| Proof of Reserves | 16 | 16 | 20 | Tied |
| Redeemability | 12 | 13+1 | 15 | USDC |
| Audit & Security | 15+2 | 13 | 15 | aUSDC |
| Regulatory Standing | 7 | 15+8 | 15 | USDC |
| Track Record | 10+3 | 7 | 10 | aUSDC |
| Total | 74 | 86 | 100 | USDC+12 |
Key Facts
| Attribute | aUSDC | USDC |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T3: Secured DeFi | T2: Treasury & Fiat-Backed |
| Chain | Multi-chain | Ethereum |
| Risk Level | Low | Low |
| Backing | USDC supplied to Aave V3 overcollateralized lending pool | Cash & short-dated U.S. Treasuries (Circle Reserve Fund) |
| Protocol | Aave | Circle |
| Lock-up | None (instant withdraw when pool liquidity available) | 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.