Oracle

Oracles are essential infrastructure components that feed real-time, off-chain data (such as price feeds, weather, or sports results) into blockchain smart contracts. Without decentralized oracles like Chainlink and Pyth, DeFi could not function. In 2026, oracles have evolved to support verifiable randomness and cross-chain data synchronization. This tag covers the technical evolution of data availability, tamper-proof price feeds, and the critical role oracles play in ensuring the deterministic execution of complex decentralized applications.

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Created: 2026/02/02 18:52
Updated: 2026/02/02 18:52
Onchain AI agents move from demo to deployment

Onchain AI agents move from demo to deployment

The post Onchain AI agents move from demo to deployment appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Onchain AI agents are edging out of the lab.  Lit Protocol’s agent stack, Vincent, now gives developers a way to ship non-custodial automation that actually touches money, but under explicit, enforceable limits set by users and app authors. An “early access” launch just went live, Blockworks has learned exclusively. Lit frames the core model simply: policies (guardrails) and abilities (discrete actions like swap/borrow/bridge) that are bound together at deploy time and enforced at runtime, according to co-founder David Sneider. “Vincent Policies (the guardrails and controls) are created and exposed by Vincent application developers based on any given use case,” Sneider told Blockworks. “For example, a trading app might expose a ‘spend policy’ or ‘token allowlist policy,’ which users would be able to fine-tune based on their own needs and preferences.” Under the hood, Vincent rides on Lit’s existing “defense-in-depth” key model: Threshold-split keys run inside secure enclaves (TEEs), and the enclaves execute only when an onchain policy check passes. In practice, that means permissions like spend caps, allowlists, time windows and rate limits are evaluated before any signing or contract call occurs. A key recent improvement is how easily developers can now package and enforce those rules through Vincent at the point of execution. According to examples from a “starter kit,” developers can define and expose app-specific policies as needed; the platform now supports both narrowly scoped and broader smart-contract permissions, with one-line SDK calls to invoke them. In Sneider’s view, the job is to let agents act, but only inside well-defined lanes. That’s effective, according to David Johnson, the lead code maintainer at Morpheus, which has built in Lit Protocol as part of its reference open-source agent work. “MPC enables good spending caps, whitelists of agents, and limited time approvals for agents to access user funds,” Johnson told Blockworks.…

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Fed Announces Tokenization Conference As RWA Onchain Value Hits ATH

Fed Announces Tokenization Conference As RWA Onchain Value Hits ATH

The post Fed Announces Tokenization Conference As RWA Onchain Value Hits ATH appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The United States Federal Reserve announced that it will soon host a conference on payments innovation and tokenization in what is turning into a big week of developments for real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. The Federal Reserve Board on Wednesday announced that it will host a conference on payments innovation on Oct. 21, bringing together industry experts to discuss “how to further innovate and improve the payments system.” The conference will feature panel discussions on several aspects of payments innovation, it stated. These include tokenizing financial products and services, converging traditional and decentralized finance (DeFi), emerging stablecoin use cases and business models, and the intersection of artificial intelligence and payments. “I look forward to examining the opportunities and challenges of new technologies, bringing together ideas on how to improve the safety and efficiency of payments, and hearing from those helping to shape the future of payments,” said Fed Governor Christopher Waller.  The focus on RWA tokenization comes amid heightened Wall Street interest in tokenization following the passage of key stablecoin legislation in July and a peak in onchain value for tokenized assets.  RWA onchain value hits ATH It also comes as the onchain value of tokenized real-world assets is at an all-time high of $27.8 billion, surging 223% since the beginning of this year, according to RWA.xyz. Most of this is dominated by tokenized private credit and US Treasury debt.  Related: $400T TradFi market is a huge runway for tokenized RWAs: Animoca Total RWA value is at an all-time high. Source: RWA.xyzEthereum remains the industry standard blockchain for tokenizing assets, with a market share of 56%, including stablecoins, and more than 77% if including layer-2 networks.  Ondo Finance launches tokenized US stock platform   Also this week, crypto oracle provider Chainlink announced a partnership with tokenization platform Ondo Finance for its recently launched…

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Flare, EasyA, and XRPL to host a crypto hackathon

Flare, EasyA, and XRPL to host a crypto hackathon

The post Flare, EasyA, and XRPL to host a crypto hackathon appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Flare, a full-stack Layer 1 (L1) solution, is joining forces with EasyA and XRPL Commons to host a 36-hour hackathon at Harvard University on September 20–21, 2025, as per the most recent info shared with Finbold on Thursday, September 3. The event will gather 200 developers and focus on Flare’s interoperability protocols and the ways XRP Ledger (XRPL) can power the next wave of decentralized finance (DeFi). With a $35,000 prize pool at stake, participants will gain hands-on cross-chain development experience across cross-chain finance and real-world assets, composable decentralized applications (dApps) and interoperable infrastructure, as well as consumer-focused apps.  In addition, Flare engineers will help participants familiarize themselves with technologies such as Flare’s FAassets, programmable liquidity, smart accounts, decentralized oracles, and XRPL-controlled accounts. XRPL has long been recognized for its speed, liquidity, and robust support for tokenization, while Flare brings secure interoperability and decentralized data capabilities.  Together, the two platforms aim to introduce new advancements in areas such as event-driven yield products and tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). “The XRPL stands out for speed, liquidity, and its enterprise-grade infrastructure. Integrating Flare brings true composability, expanding our foundation into a full-fledged DeFi ecosystem,” said Odelia Torteman, Director of Corporate Adoption, XRPL Commons The initiative builds on Flare’s ongoing partnership with EasyA, the Web3 education platform that has been onboarding developers through its #60DaysOfFlare campaign, which has already brought numerous programmers to Flare’s technology stack. Max Luck, Head of Growth at Flare, thus described the hackathon as creating “a direct loop between the XRPL and Flare infrastructure.” Source: https://finbold.com/flare-easya-and-xrpl-to-host-a-crypto-hackathon/

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Chainlink Marks 8 Years, Plans to Bring the World Onchain

Chainlink Marks 8 Years, Plans to Bring the World Onchain

The post Chainlink Marks 8 Years, Plans to Bring the World Onchain appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Notes Chainlink took to X to acknowledge the eighth anniversary of its whitepaper release. It noted that its next big project is “bringing the whole world onchain”. Chainlink already has a partnership with Mastercard that pushes this narrative. September 4, 2025, marks eight years since the Chainlink LINK $22.65 24h volatility: 4.4% Market cap: $15.38 B Vol. 24h: $758.17 M Whitepaper was first released to the public, laying the foundation for the protocol that would become the industry-standard oracle platform. Looking ahead, the protocol is aiming even higher, unveiling plans to “bring the whole world onchain” and expand its role in bridging traditional finance and decentralized ecosystems. The Chainlink Journey in 8 Years Over the past eight years, Chainlink has grown from a simple concept into the leading oracle platform in the crypto space. It now supports tens of trillions in transaction value and has secured nearly $100 billion for most DeFi markets. Chainlink’s next big goal is to bring the whole world onchain. Over the past months, the protocol has been taking strategic steps toward this vision. In June, it partnered with Mastercard to improve onchain crypto trading, allowing Mastercard’s 3 billion cardholders to buy cryptocurrencies directly on-chain. On this date 8 years ago, the Chainlink whitepaper was released to the world. Since 2017, Chainlink has evolved from just an idea to becoming the industry-standard oracle platform enabling tens of trillions in transaction value and securing nearly $100B for the vast majority of… pic.twitter.com/PIEZ7gpnqF — Chainlink (@chainlink) September 4, 2025 It uses Mastercard’s global payments network with blockchain infrastructure and Chainlink’s interoperability protocol to achieve the goal. Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov broke the silence on the partnership, hinting that it “is the type of traditional finance and decentralized finance convergence that Chainlink was built to make possible.” With the…

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Chainlink Celebrates 8 Years, Eyes Next Big Move to “Bring the World Onchain”

Chainlink Celebrates 8 Years, Eyes Next Big Move to “Bring the World Onchain”

September 4, 2025, marks eight years since the Chainlink LINK $22.64 24h volatility: 4.3% Market cap: $15.35 B Vol. 24h: $763.09 M Whitepaper was first released to the public, laying the foundation for the protocol that would become the industry-standard oracle platform. Looking ahead, the protocol is aiming even higher, unveiling plans to “bring the whole world onchain” and expand its role in bridging traditional finance and decentralized ecosystems. The Chainlink Journey in 8 Years Over the past eight years, Chainlink has grown from a simple concept into the leading oracle platform in the crypto space. It now supports tens of trillions in transaction value and has secured nearly $100 billion for most DeFi markets. Chainlink’s next big goal is to bring the whole world onchain. Over the past months, the protocol has been taking strategic steps toward this vision. In June, it partnered with Mastercard to improve onchain crypto trading, allowing Mastercard’s 3 billion cardholders to buy cryptocurrencies directly on-chain. On this date 8 years ago, the Chainlink whitepaper was released to the world. Since 2017, Chainlink has evolved from just an idea to becoming the industry-standard oracle platform enabling tens of trillions in transaction value and securing nearly $100B for the vast majority of… pic.twitter.com/PIEZ7gpnqF — Chainlink (@chainlink) September 4, 2025 It uses Mastercard’s global payments network with blockchain infrastructure and Chainlink’s interoperability protocol to achieve the goal. Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov broke the silence on the partnership, hinting that it “is the type of traditional finance and decentralized finance convergence that Chainlink was built to make possible.” With the new trend of institutional clients adopting a crypto reserve asset, LINK, the native cryptocurrency of Chainlink, has entered the spotlight. In August, Nasdaq-listed real estate asset manager Caliber announced that its Board approved a groundbreaking digital asset treasury (DAT) strategy, a comprehensive DAT Policy, and a dedicated Crypto Advisory Board. The Caliber DAT strategy involves the allocation of treasury funds to acquire and stake LINK tokens. There is also Bitwise Asset Management that has submitted an S-1 filing to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a spot Chainlink ETF that tracks the price of LINK. The asset manager is yet to receive any green light from the commission, but the fund will be structured as a Delaware statutory trust. Its Net Asset Value (NAV) will be linked to the CME CF Chainlink-Dollar Reference Rate (New York Variant), a benchmark maintained by CF Benchmarks. In the coming years, Chainlink hopes to build on this broad adoption to revolutionize RWA tokenization. PepeNode Presale Rockets Past $579K, Join the Mine-to-Earn Meme Coin Craze After Chainlink, PepeNode (PEPENODE) is shaping up to be the next major digital asset, moving from concept to the spotlight. PepeNode is the first and only mine-to-earn meme coin, blending virtual mining with meme coin rewards. Its gamified system lets users build rigs, earn rewards, burn supply, and participate in staking with an eye-popping 2,751% APY. PepeNode’s Current Presale Stats The presale has already raised over $579,000, putting it on track to join the top crypto presales of 2025. With momentum building fast, early participants are getting in at a prime opportunity. Current price: $0.0010407 Amount raised so far: $579K Ticker: PEPENODE Purchases can be completed using credit or debit cards, as well as cryptocurrency. Feel free to check out our guide on how to buy PepeNode if you’re interested in joining the presale. nextThe post Chainlink Celebrates 8 Years, Eyes Next Big Move to “Bring the World Onchain” appeared first on Coinspeaker.

Author: Coinstats
The Hidden Tax Traps Lurking in the DeFi Ecosystem

The Hidden Tax Traps Lurking in the DeFi Ecosystem

DeFi isn’t just about yield and smart contracts — it also creates complex taxable events. Deposits into CDPs, liquidations, liquidity pool tokens, airdrops, interest fees, and governance rewards can all trigger direct taxes like income or capital gains, while DEX fees, keeper incentives, and oracle charges may fall under indirect taxes such as VAT/GST. Because jurisdictions treat these events differently — sometimes as repos, sometimes as disposals — compliance can be confusing and inconsistent. Understanding how DeFi activities map to traditional tax principles is critical for both users and protocols navigating this evolving regulatory landscape.

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RedStone acquires Credora to launch DeFi risk oracle

RedStone acquires Credora to launch DeFi risk oracle

The post RedStone acquires Credora to launch DeFi risk oracle appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Blockchain oracle provider RedStone announced on Thursday that it is acquiring decentralized credit specialist Credora to create a unified service offering real-time pricing data alongside risk assessments for decentralized finance (DeFi) markets. The merged platform will operate under the brand Credora by RedStone. Credora, originally founded as X-Margin in 2019, offers privacy-preserving credit risk technology. The platform applies trusted execution environments and zero-knowledge proofs to generate standardized credit ratings without exposing sensitive financial information. The company has raised funding from major backers including Coinbase Ventures, Hashkey, and S&P Global, and has already facilitated more than $1 billion in uncollateralized loans across centralized and decentralized platforms. RedStone currently provides oracle feeds across more than 110 blockchains and rollups, securing over $10 billion in value locked with no reported mispricing incidents. By integrating Credora’s independent ratings, RedStone aims to extend its role from data delivery to actionable intelligence for lending and yield strategies. Co-founder Marcin Kazmierczak said in a statement that “As DeFi yield strategies grow more complex, users need a simple way to navigate beyond headline APYs. Ratings provide that clarity.” The companies said rated DeFi strategies such as Morpho Vaults have grown up to 25% faster than unrated peers, underscoring user demand for risk-aware tools. Credora’s co-founders Darshan Vaidya and Matt Ficke will join RedStone as strategic advisors to support integration. The relaunch of Credora ratings is expected to include public access and API distribution across RedStone’s oracle network, bringing dynamic, data-backed risk scores directly to DeFi protocols. This is a developing story. This article was generated with the assistance of AI and reviewed by editor Jeffrey Albus before publication. Get the news in your inbox. Explore Blockworks newsletters: Source: https://blockworks.co/news/redstone-acquires-credora

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RedStone to Acquire Credora, Debuts First Oracle-Powered DeFi Risk Ratings

RedStone to Acquire Credora, Debuts First Oracle-Powered DeFi Risk Ratings

RedStone, one of DeFi’s fastest-growing oracle networks, said it will acquire Credora, an on-chain credit-rating platform backed by Coinbase Ventures, S&P and HashKey, in a deal subject to approval. In a press release shared with CryptoNews the firms said the combined product will operate as “Credora by RedStone” and, according to the companies, will introduce the industry’s first oracle-powered risk-rating framework for assets and yield strategies across decentralized finance. The integration aims to give protocols and allocators a single pipe for real-time prices and real-time risk. Company data cited by RedStone indicates DeFi strategies carrying a rating—such as Morpho Vaults—have grown as much as 25%faster than unrated peers, suggesting measurable user demand for standardized risk signals. Deal Details and Product Scope Credora’s ratings methodology is built for crypto markets, assessing collateral composition, liquidity, volatility, governance parameters and market structure. RedStone said it will feed those risk metrics alongside its price oracles, creating a unified interface for protocols to query both price and risk in one call. RedStone explains its feeds have recorded no historical mispricing events, positioning data integrity as a selling point for institutions evaluating on-chain exposure. “This acquisition allows RedStone to expand services for DeFi protocols and users. Today, Credora is the leading DeFi ratings provider, widely used in Morpho and poised to expand across the broader lending ecosystem,” Marcin Kazmierczak, RedStone co-founder, told me. “Ratings are a natural extension of our services: we gather and deliver data on-chain, and transparent ratings transform it into actionable intelligence.” Why It Matters for DeFi DeFi lacks a common language for risk. Traditional ratings firms built models around corporate and sovereign debt; those frameworks often miss crypto-native dynamics like composability, cross-chain bridges and programmatic liquidations. The companies say “Credora by RedStone” is designed for these mechanics, with a Consensus Ratings Protocolintended to update as collateral mixes and liquidity conditions shift. By surfacing standardized scores next to live pricing, lending markets could tune parameters dynamically—for example, adjusting loan-to-value caps, interest bands or reserve factors as underlying risks change—rather than relying on static assumptions or informal heuristics. Institutional Angle Institutional interest in on-chain assets is widening—from stablecoins and tokenized bonds to private credit and reinsurance structures—raising the bar on risk transparency. The firms position the tie-up as a step toward a crypto-native analogue of S&P or Moody’s, with transparency and on-chain verifiability as core design principles. “We’ve always believed that risk transparency is the cornerstone of sustainable DeFi,” Darshan Vaidya, Credora’s founder, said. “Joining forces with RedStone allows us to scale this mission globally for institutions and individuals alike.” Next Steps and Launch Timeline The transition to Credora by RedStone is under way. The companies plan to re-launch public ratings and ship API integrations so risk scores can propagate through RedStone’s feeds to protocols already using its oracles. Credora co-founders Darshan Vaidya and Matt Ficke will join RedStone as strategic advisors to support integration and adoption. If completed, the deal would give on-chain markets a dual lens—price and risk—baked into the data layer, with the goal of making risk management a default feature of DeFi infrastructure rather than an afterthought

Author: CryptoNews
Strategic Redstone Credora Acquisition: Unlocking New Frontiers in DeFi

Strategic Redstone Credora Acquisition: Unlocking New Frontiers in DeFi

BitcoinWorld Strategic Redstone Credora Acquisition: Unlocking New Frontiers in DeFi The decentralized finance (DeFi) world is buzzing with a groundbreaking development: blockchain oracle solutions provider Redstone has officially acquired Credora, a leading DeFi credit specialist. This Redstone Credora acquisition marks a pivotal moment, bringing together two innovative forces at the forefront of digital finance. Credora, notably backed by industry giants like Coinbase Ventures and Standard & Poor’s (S&P), is now integrated into Redstone, promising to reshape how we approach on-chain credit. While the specific financial terms remain undisclosed, the strategic implications for the broader DeFi ecosystem are substantial and far-reaching. What Exactly is the Redstone Credora Acquisition Bringing Together? This significant Redstone Credora acquisition unites a powerhouse in blockchain oracles with a specialist in decentralized credit. Redstone is widely recognized for its modular oracle design, which delivers highly customizable and reliable real-time data feeds. These feeds are crucial for various DeFi protocols, ensuring they operate with accurate and up-to-date information. Credora, on the other hand, has carved out a unique niche by enabling transparent and secure on-chain credit solutions. Their core expertise lies in developing sophisticated models to assess creditworthiness within a decentralized environment, a vital step for the maturation of DeFi lending. This union is poised to create a more robust, integrated, and efficient offering for both users and developers in the decentralized space. Why is This Strategic Redstone Credora Acquisition a Game-Changer for DeFi? The ripple effects of the Redstone Credora acquisition are expected to transform several aspects of the DeFi landscape. This strategic alignment addresses some of the industry’s most pressing needs, particularly in the realm of credit and data. Enhanced Data Integrity and Reliability: Redstone’s robust and customizable oracle infrastructure can now directly power Credora’s advanced credit assessment models. This integration is expected to lead to significantly more accurate, reliable, and timely data for critical lending and borrowing decisions on-chain. Improved Capital Efficiency and Liquidity: By providing more trustworthy and verifiable credit scores on-chain, the combined entity can unlock new avenues for both institutional and retail capital. This fosters a healthier, more liquid lending market where capital can be deployed more efficiently, potentially reducing collateral requirements for reputable borrowers. Broader Market Access and Institutional Adoption: This strategic move could substantially lower the barriers for traditional financial institutions eager to explore DeFi. Offering more secure, transparent, and verifiable credit solutions makes the decentralized space more appealing and less risky for large-scale players. Accelerated Innovation in Lending Products: The synergy between Redstone’s data capabilities and Credora’s credit expertise is expected to accelerate the development of novel and sophisticated credit products. This could include uncollateralized loans, dynamic interest rates based on real-time credit assessments, and new forms of structured finance within DeFi. This integration signals a clear industry trend towards more mature, sophisticated, and interconnected financial instruments, moving beyond simple over-collateralized lending. How Will the Redstone Credora Acquisition Impact On-Chain Credit? The immediate impact on on-chain credit markets from the Redstone Credora acquisition will likely be a gradual but profound shift towards greater sophistication. Currently, much of DeFi lending relies on heavy collateralization due to the difficulty of assessing borrower risk. With Credora’s credit scoring capabilities now enhanced by Redstone’s data oracles, protocols can potentially offer under-collateralized or even uncollateralized loans to trusted entities. This opens up the DeFi ecosystem to a much wider range of financial activities, mirroring traditional finance more closely while retaining the benefits of decentralization. This move is about building trust programmatically. Navigating the Future: Challenges and Opportunities Post-Redstone Credora Acquisition Every significant merger, especially in a rapidly evolving sector like DeFi, comes with its own set of exciting opportunities and inherent challenges. For the Redstone Credora acquisition, the journey ahead will involve careful execution and strategic foresight. Seamless Technological Integration: Harmonizing Redstone’s diverse oracle architecture with Credora’s specialized credit scoring mechanisms will be a paramount focus. Ensuring these complex systems communicate flawlessly and securely is critical for delivering on the promised benefits. Evolving Regulatory Landscape: As DeFi matures and credit solutions become more sophisticated, navigating the continually evolving global regulatory frameworks for digital assets, credit, and data privacy will be a crucial challenge for the combined entity. Compliance will be key to long-term success. Market Education and Adoption: While the benefits are clear to industry insiders, educating the broader market—including potential institutional partners and retail users—on the value proposition of enhanced on-chain credit will be vital for widespread adoption of new products and services. Despite these challenges, the opportunities are immense. This acquisition has the potential to set new industry standards for transparency, efficiency, and trust in decentralized credit. It could catalyze a significant wave of institutional participation in DeFi, moving the ecosystem closer to mainstream financial integration and unlocking unprecedented levels of liquidity and innovation. The future of DeFi credit looks brighter than ever. The Redstone Credora acquisition is undoubtedly a landmark event in the decentralized finance space. By strategically combining Redstone’s cutting-edge oracle technology with Credora’s specialized credit assessment expertise, the newly formed entity is poised to deliver more robust, transparent, and accessible credit solutions. This powerful strategic move not only strengthens Redstone’s market position but also propels the entire decentralized finance ecosystem towards greater maturity, efficiency, and innovation. It’s an exciting time to observe how this powerful synergy unfolds and fundamentally shapes the future of on-chain lending and borrowing. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) What is Redstone? Redstone is a blockchain oracle solutions provider known for its modular design, delivering diverse and customizable data feeds to various decentralized applications (dApps) across multiple chains. What does Credora specialize in? Credora is a DeFi credit specialist focused on enabling transparent and secure on-chain credit solutions, primarily by developing sophisticated models to assess creditworthiness in a decentralized manner. Why is the Redstone Credora acquisition important for DeFi? This acquisition is crucial because it merges robust, real-time data provision (Redstone) with specialized credit assessment (Credora), promising more reliable, efficient, and accessible on-chain credit markets. It addresses key challenges in DeFi lending. Will this acquisition impact current DeFi users? While immediate changes might not be apparent, in the long term, users can expect more sophisticated and secure lending/borrowing opportunities. This could lead to better interest rates, broader access to capital, and new types of financial products within DeFi. Who backed Credora before the acquisition? Credora received backing from prominent investors, including Coinbase Ventures and Standard & Poor’s (S&P), highlighting its significant industry recognition and potential. Found this insight into the Redstone Credora acquisition compelling? Share this article with your network and join the conversation about the future of DeFi! Your engagement helps spread vital information across the crypto community. To learn more about the latest decentralized finance trends, explore our article on key developments shaping DeFi lending future growth. This post Strategic Redstone Credora Acquisition: Unlocking New Frontiers in DeFi first appeared on BitcoinWorld and is written by Editorial Team

Author: Coinstats
RedStone acquires DeFi credit rating platform Credora

RedStone acquires DeFi credit rating platform Credora

PANews reported on September 4th that according to CoinDesk, blockchain oracle service provider RedStone announced the acquisition of on-chain credit rating platform Credora. The specific transaction amount was not disclosed. Credora is backed by Coinbase Ventures, S&P, Hashkey, etc. After the acquisition, Credora will operate under the new brand "Credora by RedStone", focusing on risk rating of DeFi assets and income strategies. Credora co-founders Darshan Vaidya and Matt Ficke will serve as strategic advisors to RedStone to assist with integration and promotion. RedStone stated that it will provide rating services similar to S&P and Moody's for the decentralized market.

Author: PANews