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The best Risk Curators on Ethereum in 2026
We track 35 Risk Curators that run on Ethereum and have reviewed 23 of them in full. Our top pick is Gauntlet. Each one is scored on security, ease of use, fees and features.
Ranked list
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Gauntlet
Risk Curators · BNB Chain, Base, Ethereum +11
Gauntlet curates DeFi yield vaults and supplies yield programs to other apps. It may suit you if you understand onchain risks, but check each vault’s fees, withdrawal terms and underlying protocols before depositing.
ScoreScore 6.6 out of 10TVL $1.59B+4.7% - 2
9Summits
Risk Curators · Ethereum, Avalanche, Base +1
9Summits curates DeFi yield vaults and manages strategies for clients. Its non-custodial setup and published performance fees are useful to know, but check each vault’s underlying protocols and risks before depositing.
ScoreScore 6.1 out of 10TVL $17.5M−9.1% - 3
Yearn Curating
Risk Curators · Ethereum, Katana, Base +2
Yearn offers crypto vaults that put deposits to work in DeFi strategies and compound returns. Before depositing, check the exact vault’s strategy, risks and fees; these can differ by vault.
ScoreScore 5.8 out of 10TVL $54.9M+23.7% - 4
Alterscope
Risk Curators · Base, Ethereum, Starknet
Alterscope provides on-chain market risk data, monitoring and tools for developers and agents. Its fees, audit status and licensing are not clearly published, so check those details before relying on it or using a curated vault.
ScoreScore 5.8 out of 10TVL $23.0K−10.9% - 5
KPK
Risk Curators · Ethereum, dYdX, xDai +8
KPK offers onchain funds, curated yield vaults and treasury management across multiple chains. Before allocating, check each product’s fees, withdrawal rules and risk limits; KPK does not publish those details on its homepage.
ScoreScore 5.6 out of 10TVL $211M−0.8% - 6
Clearstar
Risk Curators · Flare, Base, Ethereum +8
Clearstar Labs is a DeFi risk adviser and operator for institutions, asset issuers and chains—not a self-service app for depositing crypto. Its methods and research are visible, but fees, custody arrangements and independent audits are not published.
ScoreScore 5.5 out of 10TVL $178M−4.1% - 7
Block Analitica
Risk Curators · Base, Ethereum, Arbitrum +1
Block Analitica is a DeFi risk advisory firm, not an app for depositing or borrowing crypto. Its dashboards and consulting may suit protocol teams, but fees, engagement terms and some trust details need checking before you hire it.
ScoreScore 5.5 out of 10TVL $8.60M−3.0% - 8
Avantgarde
Risk Curators · Base, Ethereum
Avantgarde curates yield vaults on Morpho, including USDC and WETH options on Base and Ethereum. Returns, fees and independent security checks need careful review before you deposit.
ScoreScore 5.4 out of 10TVL $192−0.2% - 9
Steakhouse Financial
Risk Curators · Base, Ethereum, Robinhood Chain +8
Steakhouse Financial curates noncustodial stablecoin lending vaults and offers related services to businesses. It may suit users seeking DeFi yield, but check each vault’s costs, risks and terms before depositing.
ScoreScore 5.2 out of 10TVL $2.89B+5.9% - 10
Armitage by Wintermute
Risk Curators · Ethereum
Armitage curates Ethereum Morpho lending vaults, but its fees and audit details are not disclosed and it is not regulated. Check your eligibility and each vault’s risks before depositing.
ScoreScore 5.2 out of 10TVL $97.8M+13.7% - 11
AlphaPing
Risk Curators · Ethereum, Hyperliquid L1
AlphaPing offers Morpho-based DeFi lending vaults with variable returns and withdrawals tied to available liquidity. Compare each vault’s costs and risks before depositing.
ScoreScore 5.2 out of 10TVL $1.85M−6.5% - 12
K3 Capital
Risk Curators · Monad, Ethereum, Optimism +6
K3 Capital manages DeFi funds and liquidity strategies, but its fees, investor terms and regulatory status are not published. Treat it as an experienced-investor option, not a simple retail yield app.
ScoreScore 5.1 out of 10TVL $228M+8.4% - 13
Tulipa Capital
Risk Curators · Ethereum, Base, Berachain +5
Tulipa Capital curates risk for DeFi lending markets and vaults across several chains. Before using a vault it manages, check that vault’s fees, withdrawal terms and security details: Tulipa does not publish them clearly on its main site.
ScoreScore 5.0 out of 10TVL $57.8M−1.4% - 14
Re7 Labs
Risk Curators · World Chain, Ethereum, Starknet +14
Re7 Labs is a DeFi risk curator and adviser, not a general-purpose crypto app. It publishes a risk-rating framework, but fees, licensing and audit details are not clear.
ScoreScore 5.0 out of 10TVL $53.8M−0.9% - 15
MEV Capital
Risk Curators · Ethereum, Hyperliquid L1, Sui +9
MEV Capital manages DeFi yield strategies and curates public vaults, but costs, access terms and independent audit details are hard to verify. Treat it as a specialist investment manager, not a simple savings app.
ScoreScore 4.8 out of 10TVL $9.33M−3.8% - 16
Varlamore Capital
Risk Curators · Sonic, Ethereum, Avalanche +1
Varlamore Capital routes deposits into risk-tiered DeFi vaults, currently described as running on Silo Finance. The vault strategy is clear at a high level, but check fees, withdrawal terms and audit details before depositing.
ScoreScore 4.8 out of 10TVL $2.58M+17.4% - 17
Telos Consilium
Risk Curators · Ethereum, Plasma
Telos Consilium is a Switzerland-based Web3 advisory firm that also describes managed vaults and risk infrastructure. It is consultation-led, and key details about fees, custody and safeguards are not published.
ScoreScore 4.6 out of 10TVL $1.15M−93.0% - 18
RockawayX
Risk Curators · Ethereum, Solana, Monad +7
RockawayX is an on-chain asset manager and DeFi risk curator, not a token or a general-purpose wallet. Its strategy and fee details are limited, so verify the specific vault, withdrawal terms and contract security before committing funds.
ScoreScore 4.5 out of 10TVL $279M+0.0% - 19
Apostro
Risk Curators · Ethereum, Base, BNB Chain
Apostro curates onchain lending markets for specific strategies, including Resolv and BTCfi. You can lend or borrow listed tokens, but check market risks and costs before depositing: fees, audits and custody details are not clear.
ScoreScore 4.5 out of 10TVL $206K−2.0% - 20
Hyperithm
Risk Curators · Monad, Ethereum, Arbitrum +6
Hyperithm is a digital asset manager offering systematic trading and venture investments, not a clearly open retail crypto app. Before considering an investment, check who can participate, how funds are held and what the recent data breach means for you.
ScoreScore 4.2 out of 10TVL $231M−5.4% - 21
Keyring
Risk Curators · Ethereum, Avalanche
Keyring offers permissioned, zk-verified lending markets through Euler, aimed at users who can meet its access requirements. Public details on fees, audits and market terms are limited, so check the specific market carefully before depositing.
ScoreScore 4.1 out of 10TVL $74.9K−88.7% - 22
DeTrade
Risk Curators · Base, Ethereum, Monad
DeTrade curates actively managed Lagoon vaults, but key details such as fees and strategy risks are hard to assess. Check each vault carefully before depositing.
ScoreScore 3.5 out of 10TVL $807K+0.2% - 23
Hakutora
Risk Curators · Ethereum
Hakutora describes an Ethereum-based service for curated DeFi strategies and risk management. Its strategy ideas are clear, but fees, audits and the practical steps for using its products are not.
ScoreScore 3.2 out of 10TVL $15.9M−17.8% - 24
Galaxy Curation
Risk Curators · Arc, Ethereum, Base +1
Galaxy Curation is a Morpho-based vault product reported to offer two configurations for different risk and yield objectives. Details on fees, supported chains, audits and how to deposit remain unclear, so check the vault terms before committing funds.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $117M−0.3% - 25
Sky Money
Risk Curators · Ethereum
Sky Money is identifiable as a DeFi service associated with savings, rewards, staking and borrowing, and is listed as a Morpho vault curator. There is not enough detail to assess its costs or how safely it handles funds.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $95.3M−3.6%
Risk Curators on Ethereum: the numbers
- Tracked
- 35
- Reviewed
- 35
- Total TVL
- $6.23B
- Avg. score
- 5.0/10
SkyBitcoins tracks 35 risk curators on Ethereum. Every one of them has a full review. Combined, they lock $6.23B, counting value on every chain they support. Steakhouse Financial is the clear leader, holding 46% of it. The top five account for 84%, while the median risk curator holds $11.7M.
Ranked by TVL, Steakhouse Financial ($2.89B), Gauntlet ($1.59B) and RockawayX ($279M) lead the field. The best-rated is Gauntlet with 6.6/10, followed by 9Summits (6.1) and Yearn Curating (5.8). The 23 rated risk curators average 5.0/10, and none scores 8 or above yet.
Many also deploy elsewhere, most often on Base (21), Arbitrum (11) and BNB Chain (9). All 31 with a confirmed status are active. Over the last seven days, combined TVL rose 3.7%. Yearn Curating gained the most (+23.7%), while Telos Consilium dropped the most (−93.0%).
Largest by TVL
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Steakhouse Financial$2.89B
- 2
Gauntlet$1.59B
- 3
RockawayX$279M
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Hyperithm$231M
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K3 Capital$228M
Highest rated
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9Summits6.1
- 3
Yearn Curating5.8
- 4
Alterscope5.8
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KPK5.6
Method
How we ranked them
Reviewed dApps come first. Each SkyBitcoins review scores security, ease of use, fees and features from 0 to 10 using public facts such as audits, documentation and on-chain data; the overall score orders the list, with total value locked as the tie-breaker. Projects we have not reviewed yet follow, ordered by total value locked. Scores are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the largest risk curator on Ethereum by TVL?
Steakhouse Financial is the largest risk curator on Ethereum by total value locked, with $2.89B across all the chains it supports. It is followed by Gauntlet ($1.59B) and RockawayX ($279M). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.
Which risk curator on Ethereum has the highest SkyBitcoins score?
Gauntlet has the highest score at 6.6/10, ahead of 9Summits (6.1) and Yearn Curating (5.8). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.
How many risk curators on Ethereum has SkyBitcoins reviewed?
SkyBitcoins tracks 35 risk curators on Ethereum. Of these, 35 have a full review and 35 report value locked, $6.23B in total, counting value on every chain they support.
Which risk curators on Ethereum grew the most this week?
Among risk curators with at least $1M locked, Yearn Curating had the biggest 7-day TVL gain (+23.7%) and Telos Consilium the biggest drop (−93.0%). Combined TVL moved +3.7% over the same seven days.
What is the average score for risk curators on Ethereum?
The 23 rated risk curators on Ethereum average 5.0 out of 10. Of these, 0 score 8 or higher and 9 score below 5.