Editorial · methodology

Methodology v3.2 — what changed and why

Marisol Chen · Lead Reviewer · DeFi & Regulatory · Apr 4, 2026 · 11 min

The Q2 2026 methodology update adds a KYC sub-criterion weight, clarifies how anonymous-team projects are scored, and revises the audit recency window. Here's the full diff with rationale.

Onyx methodology v3.2 took effect at the start of Q2 2026 and is now the authoritative ruleset for new ratings and re-reviews. This is the published rationale for every change, with worked examples where the change moves an actual score.

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