Main
Also known as
MKR
Affiliations
Digital asset type
Decentralized credit facility which lends the synthetic dollar-like asset DAI.
Blockchains
Blockchain
Smart contract
0x9f8f72aa9304c8b593d555f12ef6589cc3a579a2
Overview
Maker (MKR) is a utility token, governance token and recapitalization resource of the Maker system. It is required for paying the fees accrued on Collateralized Debt Positions (CDPs) used to generate Dai in the Maker system making it a utility token. MKR holders vote for the risk management and business logic of the system using MKR as governance token. A holder can vote for any number of proposals with the MKR they have and submit a new proposal, or cast or withdraw his votes at any point. The voting process is done through continuous approval voting.
Funding
Funding rounds
N/A USD 15,000,000
USD 15,000,000 (1 Sep 2018)
Acquisition of 6% of the MKR token.
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a16zcrypto | The blockchain-focused investment arm of Andreessen Horowitz. | United States |
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Bain Capital Crypto | United Kingdom | Initial investment. Round participant. |
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Placeholder Capital | Venture capital firm that invests in decentralized protocols and web3 services. | Initial investment. Round participant. |
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Electric Capital | Early stage venture firm focused on cryptocurrencies, blockchain, fintech, and marketplaces. | United States | Initial investment. Round participant. |