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    Fei USD

    FEI

    Evaluation Score

    Overall rating on a scale of 0-10

    RiskReturn
    01.210
    Risk Level:
    Very High
    Recommendation:Avoid
    Evaluated:January 9, 2026 (v8)

    Whale Pulse

    Large transaction flow (>$10k)

    No whale transactions >$10k detected recently for FEI.

    AI Analysis

    Comprehensive evaluation of the token

    Fei USD (FEI) is a failed algorithmic stablecoin project that is currently in a state of permanent dissolution. Following a disastrous merger with Rari Capital and a subsequent $80 million exploit of the Fuse pools, the governing Tribe DAO voted to wind down the protocol in late 2022. Consequently, active development has ceased entirely, with no code updates or roadmap execution. The community has fractured and is characterized by apathy or hostility due to controversial governance decisions regarding the reimbursement of hack victims and ongoing legal issues. The tokenomics are broken; the algorithmic peg mechanisms are obsolete, and the token now functions solely as a redemption ticket for residual treasury assets (DAI). There is no remaining market use case or utility within the DeFi ecosystem. While the original team was credible and initial audits were rigorous, the systemic failure resulting from the merger and the subsequent shutdown renders the project uninvestable.

    Development Activity

    Code updates and developer engagement

    RiskReturn
    00.010

    Community Support

    Social media presence and community engagement

    RiskReturn
    00.510

    Tokenomics

    Supply, distribution, and utility

    RiskReturn
    02.010

    Market & Use Case

    Value proposition and competitive landscape

    RiskReturn
    01.010

    Team & Governance

    Team background and project governance

    RiskReturn
    01.510

    Security & Audits

    Security history and audit status

    RiskReturn
    02.010

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