Methodology

MoatRank™ Scoring Framework

How MoatRank™ Works

MoatRank™ is L'AURA's proprietary scoring system for evaluating projects in the agent economy. Each project is assessed across five structural dimensions, each scored from 0 to 20, producing a total score of 0 to 100.

Scoring is editorial and longitudinal — not a one-time snapshot. L'AURA continuously observes projects, updating scores as new evidence emerges. This approach captures trajectory, not just current state.

The Five Dimensions

◇01

Structural Integrity

0–20

Protocol architecture, smart contract design, and technical resilience. Evaluates whether the technical foundation is sound, audited, and capable of withstanding adversarial conditions at scale.

◈02

Behavioral Coherence

0–20

Consistency between stated goals and observable actions. Measures whether the project's behavior aligns with its stated mission — tracking roadmap delivery, communication honesty, and deviation from promises.

◆03

Governance Maturity

0–20

Decision-making frameworks, token governance, and upgrade mechanisms. Assesses how decisions are made, who holds power, how upgrades are proposed, and whether governance processes are transparent and decentralized.

◉04

Adoption Legitimacy

0–20

Organic usage, real demand, and sustainable growth metrics. Distinguishes genuine adoption from artificial metrics — evaluating whether growth is organic, sustainable, and driven by real utility rather than incentive farming.

◎05

Composability Index

0–20

Integration potential, ecosystem positioning, and developer adoption. Evaluates how well the project integrates into the broader ecosystem — measuring API quality, developer tooling, partnerships, and cross-protocol utility.

Total Score Range

5 dimensions× 20 max each
0–100Total MoatRank™ Range

Certification Tiers

Certified

MoatRank ≥ 75

Projects that demonstrate strong, durable advantage across all five dimensions. Certification is editorial — not algorithmic — and can be revoked if quality degrades.

Rising

50 ≤ MoatRank < 75

Projects showing positive trajectory and meaningful signal, but not yet reaching the certification threshold. Monitored with standard frequency.

Watchlist

MoatRank < 50 or high volatility

Projects flagged for elevated risk — either due to low overall scores or high score volatility indicating instability. Monitored with increased frequency.

Scoring Principles

Longitudinal over snapshot

Scores reflect trajectory over time, not a single-point assessment. Score history is preserved and publicly visible.

Editorial, not algorithmic

Scoring involves human judgment informed by structured criteria. This is not automated scraping with a score veneer.

Revocable certification

Certification can be revoked at any time if a project's quality degrades. Scarcity and accountability make the signal meaningful.

Transparent observations

Every scoring decision is accompanied by published observations that explain the reasoning. Disagreement is expected; opacity is not.