Maker DAO (MKR)

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The Maker (MKR) and DAI tokens together form the dual-coin MakerDAO stablecoin ecosystem, which was launched in 2018, though the idea was developed in 2015. Even with its relative recency, the MKR and DAI stablecoin token have gone on to gather much support among crypto investors for its non-custodial solutions to stablecoins.

While the DAI stablecoin is the actual stablecoin that is pegged on a 1:1 ratio with the US Dollar, the MKR token is perhaps the more significant token of the two, being a utility token that is used for governance on the platform. 

One of the key differences between MakerDAO and other stablecoins is that MakerDAO is non-custodial. While other tokens may choose to make their stablecoins irredeemable for whatever reason, Maker’s DAI token operates on Collateralized Debt Positions or CDPs. Users deposit a certain amount of Ether for which they receive a portion of the DAI token. The stability of the DAI maintained through the MKR token, in addition to its role as a governance tool.

The unique stablecoin system has made MakerDAO a popular token despite its relative newness. The project has no roadmap. 

With tokens like Tether receiving much criticism for its operations, and with stablecoins increasingly becoming a trend in 2019, the MakerDAO ecosystem has a chance to perform well, being a non-custodial solution to volatility in the market.

In this tag, read MakerDAO (MKR) news, price predictions, opinions and analyses created by users.


Explaining MakerDAO Acronyms: DSR, TRFM, and PSM

18 Sep 2023 4 minute read 0 comments Michael @ CryptoEQ

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Maker RWAs and DAI: Match Made in Heaven?

4 Sep 2023 4 minute read 1 comment Michael @ CryptoEQ

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Cryptocurrencies To Watch This Week As The Market Decides A Reasonable Direction

4 Sep 2023 4 minute read 2 comments Rubikkav

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Why Maker (MKR) grew by 160% in 2023

22 Sep 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Stormgain

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MakerDAO Sees Significant Increase in Revenue as it Focuses on Real-World Assets

7 Sep 2023 1 minute read 0 comments COINTURK NEWS

The DeFi world has experienced a notable slowdown in recent months, with decreased interest and activity across the sector. However, MakerDAO, one of the leading players in the DeFi space, seems poised for a significant increase in earnings. MakerDAO...

The Next Big Crypto Hack - Curve Finance Hack May Just Be the Tip of the Iceberg

10 Aug 2023 1 minute read 5 comments Cryptofab

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Musings in MakerDAO: EDSR and the End Game

12 Aug 2023 3 minute read 0 comments Michael @ CryptoEQ

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Weekly Star Summary Of The Most Important Scientific Data For The Cryptocurrency Market Compilation

26 Aug 2023 4 minute read 3 comments Rubikkav

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Is Maker Shifting Away from Dai and Primarily Into RWAs?

27 Jul 2023 3 minute read 2 comments Michael @ CryptoEQ

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Aave's Stablecoin, GHO, Is Primed For Launch! Will It Outcompete DAI?

12 Jul 2023 5 minute read 0 comments Michael @ CryptoEQ

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