MakerDAO is a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) that manages the DAI stablecoin system. Governance is controlled by MKR token holders, not a company or CEO.
Let’s break it down simply 👇
🔑 1. Who Controls MakerDAO?
Governance is handled by holders of:
MKR (Maker Token)
If you hold MKR, you can:
Vote on proposals
Change system rules
Adjust risk parameters
Upgrade the protocol
👉 More MKR = More voting power.
🗳️ 2. Types of Voting in MakerDAO
1️⃣ Governance Polls (Signal Voting)
Non-binding votes
Used to measure community sentiment
Example: “Should we increase stability fees?”
These help guide future decisions.
2️⃣ Executive Votes (Binding Voting)
Official protocol changes
Require MKR holders to lock tokens into a smart contract
The proposal with the most MKR locked becomes active
This directly updates the system.
⚙️ 3. What Can MKR Holders Vote On?
Examples:
💰 Stability Fee (interest paid by DAI borrowers)
🏦 Collateral types (ETH, RWAs, etc.)
📊 Debt ceilings
🛡️ Risk parameters
🔄 Protocol upgrades
The goal is to keep:
DAI stable at $1
The system solvent
Risk properly managed
🔥 4. Why MKR Is Important
MKR is not just a governance token.
If the system becomes undercollateralized:
New MKR can be minted and sold
This dilutes holders
So MKR holders are financially motivated to vote responsibly.
👉 Good governance = Protect MKR value.
🧠 5. How Voting Works Technically
Proposal is submitted
Community discussion happens
Governance poll measures support
Executive vote is deployed
MKR holders lock tokens
Winning proposal becomes active
All voting happens on-chain using Ethereum smart contracts.
🌍 Real-World Impact
MakerDAO governance decisions influence:
Billions of dollars in DeFi
Stability of DAI across exchanges
Integration with platforms like:
Uniswap
Aave
Compound
📌 Simple Example
Imagine MKR holders vote to:
➡ Increase DAI stability fee from 3% to 5%
Result:
Borrowing becomes more expensive
DAI supply may decrease
Helps maintain $1 peg
All decided by token holders — not a central bank.
🚀 Final Summary
MakerDAO governance is:
✔ Decentralized
✔ Token-weighted
✔ Financially incentivized
✔ Fully on-chain
It’s one of the earliest and most influential DAO governance systems in DeFi.
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