Maker (MKR)

  • Official Website: makerdao.com
  • Definition: Maker is a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) that governs the Dai stablecoin and the Maker Protocol.
  • Category: DeFi, Token.
  • What It Is: A platform for decentralized governance and stablecoin issuance.
  • Function: Enables users to create and manage the Dai stablecoin.
  • Analogy: Think of Maker as a digital central bank. It manages the supply and stability of Dai.
  • Pros: Decentralized, strong use case for DeFi, transparent.
  • Cons: Complexity, reliance on collateral.
  • Controversies: Regulatory scrutiny, competition from other stablecoins.

This page was last updated on January 28, 2025.