Emre Yumlu 
RedStone, a leading provider of real-time oracle data for blockchains, has officially acquired Credora, a DeFi-native credit rating platform backed by major investors including Coinbase Ventures, S&P, and Hashkey. Moving forward, the combined expertise will operate under the new brand “Credora by RedStone.”
Oracle Data Meets On-Chain Credit Ratings
RedStone has built a reputation for delivering fast, reliable market data directly to blockchain networks. Credora, on the other hand, specializes in credit risk assessment across decentralized finance (DeFi). By merging these two capabilities, the new entity aims to provide a transparent, oracle-powered risk rating system for assets and yield strategies, ultimately making the DeFi landscape more secure and easier to navigate.
RedStone highlighted that rated DeFi strategies, such as Morpho Vaults, have grown 25% faster than unrated ones, a sign that users place significant trust in ratings when choosing where to allocate their capital.
RedStone “Turning Data into Actionable Intelligence”
Marcin Kazmierczak, co-founder of RedStone, described the move as a natural progression for the company:
“Ratings are the next step in our journey. We already collect and deliver data on-chain, and by adding transparent ratings, we transform that information into actionable insights. As DeFi yield strategies grow increasingly complex, investors need clarity that goes beyond headline APYs. Ratings deliver exactly that.”
He further emphasized that the acquisition is a foundational step in preparing DeFi for institutional-scale adoption, ensuring safer strategies for both retail and professional investors.
Credora’s Founders Join as Strategic Advisors
As part of the integration, Credora’s co-founders, Darshan Vaidya and Matt Ficke, will join RedStone as strategic advisors. Their role will focus on guiding the adoption of the new rating framework and ensuring a smooth transition for existing users and partners.
Strengthening Presence in RWA and Tokenization
Beyond DeFi yield strategies, RedStone also sees this move as pivotal in the rapidly growing real-world assets (RWA) and tokenization sector. According to Kazmierczak, risks tied to tokenized private credit or tokenized stocks are often difficult to assess. Ratings, therefore, will act as a crucial tool for both investors and institutions exploring these emerging markets.
“With this acquisition, we aim to guide investors and DeFi participants through the complexity of tokenization. Our ratings will serve as a supportive instrument for banks and institutional players entering the crypto economy,” he explained.
A New Standard for DeFi Risk Assessment
Industry observers note that RedStone’s acquisition of Credora could mark the beginning of a new standard in DeFi risk transparency. Much like how S&P and Moody’s shaped traditional finance, “Credora by RedStone” has the potential to become a trusted benchmark for decentralized markets.
As DeFi continues to attract global attention, this step brings the ecosystem closer to bridging the gap between crypto innovation and institutional trust.
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