Full Comparison

VIZI® vs. traditional
credit bureaus

A complete side-by-side of data sources, scoring methodology, update frequency, identity requirements, and lender integration. Everything in one place.

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Important framing before you read this

VIZI® is not a replacement for traditional credit bureaus — it covers on-chain blockchain history that Equifax®, TransUnion®, and Experian® simply do not have access to. These are complementary systems. A lender using VIZI® can underwrite crypto-native borrowers they would otherwise have to decline for lack of credit history — while still using traditional bureau data for traditional credit signals. VIZI® fills the gap. It does not replace what already exists.

Core Comparison

Feature-by-feature breakdown

How VIZI® compares across the dimensions that matter most to lenders, wallets, and consumers.

VIZI®
Equifax®
TransUnion®
Experian®
Data & Coverage
Primary data source
On-chain Blockchain records
Banks & creditors
Banks & creditors
Banks & creditors
Data verification
Cryptographic proof
Self-reported
Self-reported
Self-reported
Data immutability
Immutable on-chain
Mutable records
Mutable records
Mutable records
Covers crypto history
Core purpose
None
None
None
Covers traditional credit
Out of scope
Full coverage
Full coverage
Full coverage
Multi-chain support
9+ chains
N/A
N/A
N/A
Scoring
Score scale
300–850
300–850 (FICO®)
300–850 (FICO®)
300–850 (FICO®)
Update frequency
Real-time
Monthly
Monthly
Monthly
Methodology published
Fully public
Proprietary
Proprietary
Proprietary
OFAC sanctions screening
Every pull
Signal breakdown returned
All 8 signals
Partial via reason codes
Partial
Partial
Identity & Privacy
Identity required
No — wallet only
Yes — SSN, DOB
Yes — SSN, DOB
Yes — SSN, DOB
Creates a consumer file
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Score affects credit file
No
Yes (hard inquiry)
Yes
Yes
Free consumer check
Always free
Annual only (AnnualCreditReport)
Annual only
Annual only
Lender Integration
Delivery method
REST API
Batch + API
Batch + API
Batch + API
Score delivery time
<15 seconds
Seconds–minutes
Seconds–minutes
Seconds–minutes
Existing model retraining needed
No — same 300–850 scale
No
No
No
Per-pull pricing
$0.50–$2.00
$1–$5+
$1–$5+
$1–$5+

Equifax®, TransUnion®, and Experian® are registered trademarks of their respective companies. FICO® is a registered trademark of Fair Isaac Corporation. Pricing estimates are approximate and may vary. Traditional bureau pricing varies by volume, contract, and product tier.

Methodology

How VIZI® signals map to FICO® factors

The VIZI® Score was designed to be readable by underwriters already familiar with FICO®. Each signal has a direct conceptual parallel — applied to on-chain data.

Repayment History28%

DeFi loan repayment records sourced directly from Aave, Compound, MakerDAO, and Morpho. Every repayment event is timestamped on-chain — impossible to alter or dispute away.

FICO® parallel:Payment History (35%)
Liquidation & Default Record19%

Permanent record of all DeFi liquidation events. Liquidations are immutable — they cannot be removed or disputed. A clean record is one of the strongest positive signals.

FICO® parallel:Derogatory Marks / Charge-offs
Wallet Age & Activity Consistency15%

Age of oldest transaction on any scored chain, weighted by continuous monthly activity. Dormant wallets score poorly regardless of age — consistent engagement is required.

FICO® parallel:Length of Credit History (15%)
Collateral Health & Leverage Ratio12%

Historical and current loan-to-value ratios across all DeFi positions. Conservative collateralization above protocol minimums scores higher. Chronic high leverage scores lower.

FICO® parallel:Credit Utilization (30%)
Average Balance & Liquidity Depth10%

Sustained stablecoin and blue-chip balances over 12+ months. Average over time — not a snapshot. Sudden large deposits before a score pull are detected and discounted.

FICO® parallel:Cash Reserves / Disposable Income
Sanctions & Illicit Exposure9%

Real-time OFAC SDN, OFSI, mixer, and exploit screening. Hard cap: any confirmed sanctions exposure limits the score to 499 regardless of all other signals. Runs on every pull.

FICO® parallel:Hard compliance floor — no equivalent
On-Chain Income Consistency5%

Recurring inflows via Superfluid payroll streams, Sablier vesting, staking reward claims, and regular peer-to-peer patterns. Signals repayment capacity from verifiable sources.

FICO® parallel:Ability to Repay / Income Verification
Protocol Diversity & Engagement2%

Breadth of responsible protocol usage across lending, staking, and savings. Audited, established protocols score positively. NFT speculation and memecoin trading are fully excluded.

FICO® parallel:Credit Mix (10%)
When to Use Each

The right tool for each borrower profile

VIZI® and traditional bureaus answer different questions about different borrowers. The smartest lenders use both.

Borrower Profile
Use VIZI®
Use Traditional Bureau
Crypto-native, thin traditional file
Primary signal
Limited data available
DeFi borrower with repayment history
Highly predictive
History not captured
Traditional borrower, no crypto history
No on-chain data
Full coverage
Borrower with both traditional + crypto
Supplement bureau data
Use together
Cross-border / no US SSN
No SSN required
Requires US identity
Sanctions / AML screening required
Built into every pull
Separate vendor required
Real-time creditworthiness needed
Updates every block
Monthly cycle lag
For Lenders

Why leading lenders use VIZI® alongside traditional bureaus

VIZI® does not ask you to replace anything. It fills the gap your current models leave open.

Approve borrowers you're currently declining

Millions of creditworthy borrowers have thin or no traditional credit files but years of verified on-chain repayment history. The VIZI® Score makes that history visible without requiring any model changes on your end.

Drop-in: same scale, same read

A 720 VIZI® Score means the same creditworthiness to an underwriter as a 720 FICO® score. No new training. No new decision framework. Just an additional data source that fits directly into your existing workflow.

Better decisions on dual-file borrowers

When a borrower has both a FICO® score and a VIZI® Score, lenders see the full picture. Strong on-chain history alongside a thin traditional file is a very different risk profile from thin file alone.

Sanctions screening included at no extra cost

Every VIZI® score pull includes real-time OFAC and OFSI screening. Traditional bureaus do not screen for crypto-specific sanctions exposure. For crypto lenders, this is a meaningful compliance advantage.

Ready to fill the gap?

Add the VIZI® Score to your underwriting stack. One API call. Under 15 seconds. No retraining.