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Security report for originprotocol.com

Origin Protocol · Finance · N/a

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

70/100

Risk levelMedium

0–100, higher is better. How it is calculated

Origin Protocol is a decentralized finance platform focused on providing amplified yield opportunities on Ethereum and stablecoins through a suite of products including Origin Ether (OETH), Super OETH, Origin Sonic (OS), Origin Dollar (OUSD), and Origin ARM vaults. The platform targets crypto investors and DeFi users seeking liquid staking and yield compounding solutions. The website demonstrates a modern technical infrastructure leveraging React, Tailwind CSS, and minimal tracking via Plausible Analytics, indicating a mature digital presence. Security posture is generally strong with HTTPS and mentions of third-party audits, though explicit security headers and incident response details are absent. The absence of WHOIS data raises concerns about domain registration transparency, impacting trust. Overall, the platform presents a professional and trustworthy front but would benefit from enhanced privacy compliance and clearer contact and security policies.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
58/ 100 · Medium
Checks completed
7of 7

NIS2 Art. 21(2)

  1. (a) Risk analysis and security policies: Not visible from outside
  2. (b) Incident handling: One indicator
  3. (c) Business continuity, backups and crisis management: Not visible from outside
  4. (d) Supply chain security: Not visible from outside
  5. (e) Secure acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling: Partly checked
  6. (f) Assessing the effectiveness of security measures: Not visible from outside
  7. (g) Cyber hygiene and security training: Not visible from outside
  8. (h) Cryptography and encryption: Partly checked
  9. (i) HR security, access control and asset management: One indicator
  10. (j) Multi-factor authentication and secured communications: Not visible from outside

This scan rated NIS2 with an earlier keyword method that is no longer shown; rescan for the per-article view. Risk management, continuity, supply chain, training, MFA, management oversight (Art. 20) and incident reporting (Art. 23) need internal evidence, and Guard cannot tell whether NIS2 applies to this organisation.

GDPR is indicative only, based on publicly visible signals: Articles 7, 12, 13 and 32 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive. Not a certification or legal assessment.

Priority findings

6 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Security headers

    Security headers are instructions your web server sends to every visitor’s browser. Missing ones leave visitors more exposed to attacks such as clickjacking and injected scripts.

    • High

      Missing Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • High

      Missing X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

    • High

      Missing Content-Security-Policy header

      Controls resources the browser is allowed to load

      What to do: Implement a Content-Security-Policy appropriate for your application

      • ASVS V3.4.3
      • OWASP Secure Headers: OWASP Secure Headers Project recommends Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; form-action 'self'; base-uri 'self'; object-src 'none';…

  2. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

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Results by check

Each check with its score, findings and the evidence it collected.

How this score is calculated

The security score runs 0–100, higher is better. It is the plain average of the security checks that completed in this scan, each counted equally. A check that could not run is left out: it counts neither as a pass nor as a fail.

Counted in this score

SSL/TLS
65
Security headers
15
Email security
100
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
58
Average
70

Not counted

  • NIS2 outside view: Re-weights evidence from the TLS, email, DNS, network and hygiene checks, so counting it would count that evidence twice. Shown on its own.
  • OffSeq Observations: An AI reading of the site, useful context but not reproducible evidence. Shown on its own.

Findings that cap the score at 49

Each of these is serious on its own, so while any is present the site cannot rate better than high risk, however good the other checks are.

  • The certificate is not trusted by browsers
  • The website is not served over HTTPS
  • A database, remote desktop, file-sharing or Telnet service is reachable from the internet
  • The page loads a script from a compromised source
  • The domain registration has expired
  • SPF authorises every server to send mail as the domain

Partial scans

When the site blocks Guard or most checks cannot run, the score covers only the checks that ran (usually DNS and email), is capped at 75 and is shown as partial, without a risk level.

Risk levels

  • Critical0–25
  • High26–49
  • Medium50–75
  • Low76–100

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

Origin Protocol occupies a competitive niche in the DeFi space by offering multichain yield products with innovative tokenomics such as OGN buybacks funded by protocol revenue. Its business model centers on staking, liquid staking tokens, and automated yield strategies, appealing to sophisticated crypto users. The platform's partnerships with major exchanges like Binance and Coinbase enhance market reach and liquidity. Revenue streams likely include fees from yield products and token buybacks. The absence of detailed company registration and contact information limits full business transparency. Growth indicators include active product launches and integration with emerging blockchain platforms.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS and references security audits, reflecting a commitment to security best practices. However, the lack of visible security headers (e.g., CSP, HSTS), absence of published security policies, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms indicate gaps in security maturity. No sensitive data exposure or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML snapshot. Compliance with GDPR and other privacy regulations is not clearly demonstrated due to missing privacy and cookie policies. Incident response readiness and security culture indicators are not evident. These gaps could pose risks in regulatory compliance and incident handling.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with explicit GDPR compliance statements.
  2. Add standard security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, Strict-Transport-Security, and X-Frame-Options to enhance protection.
  3. Provide clear contact information for security incidents, including dedicated security and abuse email addresses.
  4. Establish and disclose a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  5. Improve transparency by ensuring WHOIS data is accurate and publicly accessible or provide justification for privacy protection.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Origin Protocol
Description
Origin Protocol offers a multichain yield ecosystem enabling users to earn amplified yield on Ethereum and stablecoins through products like OETH and OUSD.
Key services
Origin Ether (OETH) staking and yield, Super OETH with chain-specific rewards, Origin Sonic (OS) LST yield product, Origin Dollar (OUSD) stablecoin yield, Origin ARM vaults for LST volatility yield
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, React, Tailwind CSS, Plausible Analytics
Frameworks
React
Platforms
Ethereum, DeFi
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No visible exposed sensitive data
  • Use of security audits mentioned

Analytics and tracking

Services
Plausible Analytics
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Tracking pixels
plausible.io
Marketing tools
Plausible Analytics
Transparency
basic

Site quality

Design
good
User experience
good
Content relevance
good
Navigation
good
Professionalism
good
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional DeFi platform offering multiple yield products.
  2. No WHOIS data available, which is unusual and reduces trust.
  3. No visible privacy, cookie, or terms of service pages found in HTML snapshot.
  4. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers found in the content.
  5. Security information is mentioned but no direct policy or contact details provided.
  6. Use of modern web technologies and analytics with minimal tracking.
  7. No signs of adult or questionable content; content is finance and technology focused.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern JavaScript stack using React and Tailwind CSS, ensuring responsive design and good user experience across devices. Performance is moderate with preloading and module preloading techniques observed. Analytics are implemented via Plausible, favoring privacy. No CMS or hosting provider details were identified. Accessibility features are basic but present. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and Open Graph data. Technical risks include missing security headers and incomplete privacy compliance, which could affect user trust and regulatory adherence.
Standards and sources

Reference chips under each finding point to the standard, regulation or specification the finding relates to. They are taken from the official datasets below and mapped conservatively: a finding with no defensible link shows none. NIS2 and GDPR references mark where a finding is relevant evidence, not a compliance verdict. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690 binds digital infrastructure and digital service providers; for other entities it is the most detailed public reading of the Article 21 measures. WCAG, EN 301 549, European Accessibility Act and Web Accessibility Directive references name the requirement an automated accessibility rule relates to; they are not a conformance verdict.

Retrieved 2026-10-25

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