Maker MKR
1. Summary
- Price
-
$1,484.87 -1.8%
- Market Cap
- $1.32B (#81)
- Supply
- 930,216.00 / 977,631.00
- Description
-
When discussing Maker, we need to talk about the MKR token. The MKR Token was developed by MakerDAO and it is now used to support the stability of MakerDAO’s DAI token. Alongside this function, it also enables governance on key decisions on the operation as well as the future of the ecosystem.
When discussing Maker, we need to talk about the MKR token. The MKR Token was developed by MakerDAO and it is now used to support the stability of MakerDAO’s DAI token. Alongside this function, it also enables governance on key decisions on the operation as well as the future of the ecosystem.
The unique part about MakerDAO Is the fact that it actually takes advantage of two tokens. These are MKR and DAI.
Now, DAI is a stablecoin that is designed to provide an alternative to volatile cryptocurrencies. The MKR token on the other hand is used to keep DAI stable. The interesting part here is the fact that traditional stablecoins typically tend to use reserves of FIAT currencies (USD) or gold to peg a cryptocurrency to the value of a real-world asset, and this, in turn, keeps it stable. Well, MakerDAO uses the MKR token to stabilize DAI.
The MKR Token Explained
When we look into MKR, this token is intended to help keep the other token, the stablecoin DAI at the same value as $1. MKR can be created as well as destroyed in response to the price fluctuations of DAI in order to maintain its dollar-equivalent value.
The holders of MKR gain voting rights on the Maker platform’s approval voting system, where MKR voters can vote on things such as the collateralization rate of the CDPs.
For this participation, they gain MKR fees as a reward, and the holders are incentivized to vote in a way that benefits the system. If the system works efficiently then the value of MKR is maintained or increases as a result, while on the flip side, if it does not, the value drops. MKR is an ERC20 token that is constructed through the usage of Ethereum protocols.
Features of Maker
DAI uses a system of collateralization, where holders can act as part of the controlling mechanism which helps manage the network.
DAI is issued when buyers end up purchasing a smart contract-based collateralized debt position that acts as a loan. This is bought with Ether (ETH) and DAI is given as a response to this purchase. ETH acts as the collateral. The system allows individuals to obtain a loan against their ETH holding, and when the loan is repaid, the DAI is destroyed, and fees occur in MKR.
The MKR token is essentially a solution for the case where the price of ETH falls quicker than the DAI system can handle, and if the collateral system isn’t enough to cover the value of DAI, then MKR is created and then sold to the market to raise the additional collateral which is missing. The Maker Platform was actually formerly known as MakerDAO and is the protocol as well as the governance framework for DAI and MKR. It is a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) on the Ethereum blockchain.
Founders of Maker (MKR)
When it comes to the founders, MakerDAO, which is the first in the Maker ecosystem, was developed in 2015 by Rune Christensen, which is an entrepreneur.
The interesting part about Christensen is the fact that he has a degree in biochemistry, however, also studied international business. Before he started work on MakerDAO however, he co-founded and managed the Try China international recruiting company.
| Price | |
| 52W High price | $3,964.51 |
| 52W High date | 5th Apr 2024 (8 months ago) |
| All Time High (ATH) Date | 3rd May 2021 (3 years ago) |
| ATH Price | $6,292.31 |
| % From ATH | -57.71% |
| All Time Low (ATL) Date | 16th Mar 2020 (4 years ago) |
| ATL Price | $168.36 |
| % From ATL | 1480.64% |
| Supply & Trading Volume | |
| Trading Volume (24h) | $110.70M |
| Total Supply | 977,631.00 |
| Max Supply | 1.01M |
| Circulating Supply | 930,216.00 |
MKR
How does Maker's (MKR) performance compare to the median performance for assets of a similar market capitalization?
30 Day Return
6.5%
MKR
8.5%
Similar Market Cap
60 Day Return
1.1%
MKR
3.9%
Similar Market Cap
1 Year Return
99.3%
MKR
71.2%
Similar Market Cap
We're monitoring 321 Maker GitHub repos for commits, code additions and deletions. This data is factored into the Developer Rank. Because of delays in GitHub's stat processing, recent activity maybe underrepresented.
Weekly Commits (All Maker Repos)
Commits vs. The Market
- Past 4 weeks: 0 commits vs. an average of 1
- Past 12 weeks: 0 commits vs. an average of 6
- Past year: 0 commits vs. an average of 88
Most Active Repos
| Past week | 136 |
|---|---|
| Past 12 weeks | 291 |
| Past year | 1306 |
| Past week | 44 |
|---|---|
| Past 12 weeks | 172 |
| Past year | 837 |
| Past week | 68 |
|---|---|
| Past 12 weeks | 122 |
| Past year | 691 |
| Past week | 1 |
|---|---|
| Past 12 weeks | 1 |
| Past year | 528 |
| Past week | 0 |
|---|---|
| Past 12 weeks | 0 |
| Past year | 446 |
| Past week | 18 |
|---|---|
| Past 12 weeks | 98 |
| Past year | 436 |
Top Developers 2024
In total, 670 developers have contributed to Maker over the past year. Who are the most active Maker developers, by commits, over the past year?
Related Projects
Developers working on Maker also worked on these projects.
Tip: Toggle each network by clicking the name above
Historic data is only available from 22nd April 2022
Total Followers
| Reddit Subscribers | 37,054 |
|---|---|
| Active Reddit Users (past 24h) | 34 |
| Discord users | 16,961 |
| Active Discord Users | 776 |
| Telegram Users | |
| Twitter followers | 266,722 |
-
cryptoslate.com/press-releases/oversubscribed-dao-maker-round-sets-stage-for-nexades-gate-...
-
cryptoslate.com/press-releases/oversubscribed-dao-maker-round-sets-stage-for-nexades-gate-...
-
cryptoslate.com/press-releases/oversubscribed-dao-maker-round-sets-stage-for-nexades-gate-...
-
cryptoslate.com/press-releases/oversubscribed-dao-maker-round-sets-stage-for-nexades-gate-...
-
cryptoslate.com/press-releases/oversubscribed-dao-maker-round-sets-stage-for-nexades-gate-...
-
ambcrypto.com/?p=453337
-
ambcrypto.com/?p=453337
-
ambcrypto.com/?p=453337
-
ambcrypto.com/?p=453337
-
ambcrypto.com/?p=453337
-
ambcrypto.com/?p=453337
-
docs.makerdao.com/smart-contract-modules/proxy-module/cdp-manager-detailed-documentation Official
-
docs.makerdao.com/smart-contract-modules/proxy-module/cdp-manager-detailed-documentation Official
-
docs.makerdao.com/smart-contract-modules/proxy-module/cdp-manager-detailed-documentation Official
-
docs.makerdao.com/smart-contract-modules/proxy-module/cdp-manager-detailed-documentation Official
-
docs.makerdao.com/smart-contract-modules/proxy-module/cdp-manager-detailed-documentation Official
-
docs.makerdao.com/smart-contract-modules/proxy-module/cdp-manager-detailed-documentation Official
-
docs.makerdao.com/smart-contract-modules/proxy-module/cdp-manager-detailed-documentation Official
-
docs.makerdao.com/smart-contract-modules/proxy-module/cdp-manager-detailed-documentation Official
-
docs.makerdao.com/smart-contract-modules/proxy-module/cdp-manager-detailed-documentation Official
-
docs.makerdao.com/smart-contract-modules/proxy-module/cdp-manager-detailed-documentation Official
-
coindesk.com/policy/2024/12/16/sec-approves-crypto-wallet-maker-exodus-to-list-on-nyse-ame...
-
coindesk.com/policy/2024/12/16/sec-approves-crypto-wallet-maker-exodus-to-list-on-nyse-ame...
-
coindesk.com/policy/2024/12/16/sec-approves-crypto-wallet-maker-exodus-to-list-on-nyse-ame...
Always do your own research (DYOR) before making any investment. Here's some links you might find helpful:
| Website | https://makerdao.com/ |
|---|---|
| Explorer | https://etherscan.io/token/0x9f8f72aa9304c8b593d55... |
| @MakerDAO | |
| /r/MakerDAO |
What is the correct contract address for Maker?
| Sora | 0x00ec184ef0b4bd955db05eea5a8489ae72888ab6e63682a15beca1cd39344c8f |
|---|---|
| Energi | 0x050317d93f29d1ba5ff3eac3b8157fd4e345588d |
| Ethereum | 0x9f8f72aa9304c8b593d555f12ef6589cc3a579a2 |
| Avalanche | 0x88128fd4b259552a9a1d457f435a6527aab72d42 |
| Polygon-pos | 0x6f7c932e7684666c9fd1d44527765433e01ff61d |
Has Maker been audited for security?
No security audits found for this project.
Are you the owner of Maker? Edit it here
Subscribe for free
Investment alerts and insights directly in your inbox.
By continuing, you agree to the Stack Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.