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What is MakerDAO?
MakerDAO is a non-custodial stablecoin protocol built on Ethereum. MakerDAO was founded by Rune Christensen and launched in 2015.How does MakerDAO work?
Overcollateralized borrowers deposit funds into MakerDAO and receive DAI stablecoin.Who governs MakerDAO?
MKR tokenholders own and govern the protocol. They currently take all of the total interest and PSM fees paid by borrowers (revenue). MakerDAO’s investors include a16z, Polychain, IOSG Ventures, etc.Related posts
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