Recently, I have come across many new projects and slowly developed an intuitive feeling: truly reliable Decentralized Finance protocols often do not just shout slogans at critical moments, but instead focus on solidly building infrastructure and security matters one by one.

Take NAV Vault as an example; they have recently entered a new phase, and what impresses me the most is not the marketing packaging, but their execution on security. The Vault has passed audits from professional security teams, and this pragmatic approach reflects the maturity that a protocol should have. Many projects, on the other hand, create a buzz upon launch, putting security issues aside, and end up in chaos.

When looking at a project, it actually comes down to this detail: whether one is willing to put in effort in unseen areas. A project that dares to present its audit report and accept strict scrutiny usually indicates that the team has confidence in their code and is responsible for users' funds. This is what a protocol that can survive long-term should look like.