Is Autopilot Safe?

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B-

Risk Grade: B- (33/100)

Autopilot is rated as moderate risk — some novel mechanisms, generally well-understood.

Limited Data Available

This protocol has limited public documentation. Our analysis may not fully capture all risk dimensions.

Moderate risk — convenient automated veAERO strategy but high Aerodrome concentration and limited docs.

Autopilot is an automated veAERO yield strategy on Base that locks AERO, votes on Aerodrome gauges, and auto-compounds rewards non-custodially. With $12M TVL, it simplifies Aerodrome ve-tokenomics but concentrates all exposure in one protocol.

TVL

$11M

Mechanisms

5

Interactions

4

Value Grade

D+

Key Risks for Autopilot Users

1.

Funds locked in veAERO — cannot withdraw if AERO drops

2.

100% Aerodrome concentration

3.

Limited documentation

Top Risk Factors

  • Concentrated risk in Aerodrome and its gauge system
  • Limited documentation
  • Strategy depends on AERO token value
  • Automated voting introduces smart contract risk

Risk Score Breakdown

Autopilot's highest risk area is Documentation Gaps (7/10). Here's how each dimension contributes to the overall 33/100 score:

Mechanism Novelty3/15
Interaction Severity4/20
Oracle Surface2/10
Documentation Gaps7/10
Track Record6/15
Scale Exposure3/10
Regulatory Risk4/10
Vitality Risk4/10

Read the Full Autopilot Risk Report

This protocol has 2 collapse scenarios. 1 high-severity interaction risks identified. See the full mechanism classification, interaction matrix, and deep-dive recommendations.

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Ratings use Hindenrank's eight-dimension risk rubric. Lower score = lower risk. Grades range from A (safest) to F (riskiest). This is not financial advice.