# DeCentralization Score

The Centralization Score is a value between 0 and 20. Its helps to determine how centralized a certain protocol / smart contract system is. 20 being the best and completely decentralized (by SCAS definition) and 0 meaning some external admin has control over all user funds.

The score is calculated as followed:

Can contracts be upgraded?
No: Score +5
Is there one admin who as access to all user funds?
No: Score +5
Is there one admin with powerfully enough right to make user assets worthless even when not directly stealing them?
No: Score +5
Can own frontend be used?
Yes: Score +5

A perfect score of 20 means the protocol is completely decentralized and only subject to the underlying blockchain.