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$4.04B #27
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$8,976
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DAI is a unique type of cryptocurrency known as a 'stablecoin,' designed to maintain a steady value, typically pegged to the US dollar. Unlike other cryptocurrencies that can experience dramatic price swings, DAI offers stability, making it a reliable option for everyday transactions and long-term savings. Built on blockchain technology, DAI operates through smart contracts, ensuring transparency and decentralization. Its primary purpose is to provide a secure and accessible digital currency that anyone can use without relying on traditional banks. DAI is widely used for trading, protecting against market volatility, and even earning interest in decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms. Whether you're new to crypto or looking for a dependable digital asset, DAI offers a safe and versatile entry point into the world of blockchain.
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DAI’s biggest 24-hour price drop was on Aug 2, 2019, (UTC+8), when it fell by $8,975.99 (-100.00%). In Aug 2019, DAI experienced its biggest drop over a month, falling by $8,975.99 (-100.00%). DAI’s biggest drop over a year was by $8,975.99 (-100.00%) in 2019.
DAI’s all-time low was $0.0011 (+90,809.09%) on Aug 2, 2019, (UTC+8). Its all-time high was $8,976 (-99.99%) on Aug 2, 2019, (UTC+8). DAI’s circulating supply is 4,046,817,308 DAI, which represents 100.01% of its maximum circulating supply of 4,046,231,506 DAI.
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3.5 亿只是起点:Arbitrum 的 RWA 生态,藏着哪些财富密码?
撰文:Castle Labs 编译:Saoirse,Foresight News 摘要 对许多人而言,能否切入现实世界资产(RWA)领域,已成为衡量加密货币是否实现主流采用的标杆:只有当我们能将链上世界与传统金融连接起来,加密货币才能真正确立其作为一种具有吸引力的主流资产的地位。 曾经的设想正逐步成为现实,美国国债、债券乃至房地产都已被代币化并上链。 在监管明晰化和技术成熟化的双重驱动下,RWA 正获得显著的发展动力。 本文重点聚焦于 Arbitrum 生态系统,这是一个 Layer2 解决方案,该生态系统已成功启动多个专注于 RWA 的项目,目前 RWA 资产的总锁仓价值(TVL)已超过 3.5 亿美元。 本文将概述 Arbitrum 上的 RWA、推动其发展的项目与举措、主要资产及提供商(含案例研究),以及相关风险考量和未来展望。 Arbitrum 上的 RWA 概述 RWA 市场正蓬勃发展。许多早期加密货币采用者曾幻想过华尔街精英使用加密货币的场景。如今,这一愿景已然实现,现实世界资产终于成功上链并开始被广泛采用。 来源:rwa.xyz 目前,RWA 的总价值超过 250 亿美元,具体分布如下: 来源:rwa.xyz 私人信贷:153 亿美元(占比 60%) 美国国债:62 亿美元(占比 26.9%) 大宗商品:18 亿美元(占比 7.2%) 机构另类基金:7.84 亿美元(占比 3.26%) 私募股权:4.187 亿美元(占比 1.71%) 非美国政府债券:3.06 亿美元(约占 1.2%) RWA 的上链得益于多种因素的共同作用: 数字资产监管框架日趋成熟 技术基础设施已达到生产级可靠性 机构对其兴趣正迅速升温 加密货币正逐渐被接受并纳入监管体系,例如欧洲的 MiCA 以及美国近期通过的《GENIUS 法案》,这意味着这类资产在更广泛的金融环境中正逐步走向合法化。 与此同时,比特币、以太坊等网络已稳定运行十余年,充分彰显了其安全保障、活跃度和去中心化特性。 然而,由于自身特性,RWA 在实现上链前需要更高的保障。因此,L2 的出现对机构投资者极具吸引力,相较于以太坊主网,它们能将上链运营成本大幅降低数个数量级。 在众多二层网络中,Arbitrum 是 RWA 领域增长最为迅猛的二层解决方案之一。 为何选择 Arbitrum? 成熟可靠的技术栈 可信的区块空间中立性 加密货币领域规模领先的资金池之一 Arbitrum 拥有坚实的技术栈:其专注于以技术驱动发展,Stylus 和 Timeboost 等技术成果的推出,使其成为以太坊主网的有效替代方案。 此外,Arbitrum 的后端技术还被 Hyperliquidx 等项目用作 USDC 的跨链桥梁,这已超出其生态系统本身的功能范畴。这充分证明了 Arbitrum 作为区块空间所具备的可信中立性。可信中立性指的是区块链网络秉持公正运营原则,对所有参与者一视同仁,不偏袒任何用户、应用或结果。 可信中立性的重要意义: 信任:用户和机构更愿意依赖一个不会随意更改规则或偏袒某方的平台。 安全性:中立的系统更能抵御被操控或中心化的风险。 可组合性:当开发者确信没有任何协议会得到特殊待遇时,DeFi 才能蓬勃发展。 机构信心:对于 RWA 而言,中立性能确保代币化资产不会面临隐藏风险(如审查、有偏见的治理等)。 最后值得一提的是,Arbitrum 拥有该领域第六大资金池,资产规模超过 11.7 亿美元,同时还拥有最成熟的稳定币生态系统之一。 RWA 能够代表有形资产和生息工具,同时兼具区块链系统的可编程性和透明度,为机构投资者和去中心化自治组织(DAO)带来了多元化投资、稳定收益和提高资本效率的新机遇。 哪些提案推动了这一发展? 本节简要回顾 Arbitrum 内 RWA 的发展历程。Arbitrum 中 RWA 的初步发展由基金会和 Arbitrum DAO 共同推动。 Arbitrum DAO 在 RWA 领域的首次发力始于「稳定财库捐赠提案」(Stable Treasury Endowment Proposal,简称 STEP),随后陆续推出了 RWA 创新资助计划、财库管理提案,最后还有 STEP 2。 STEP(2024 年 4 月) 该提案计划通过机构发行方,将超过 8500 万美元(3500 万 ARB)投入到代币化美国国债等现实世界资产中。 尽管该计划最初仅为试点项目,但在对申请者进行深入分析后,成功筛选出多家提供商: Securitize 的 BUIDL Ondo Finance 的 USDY Superstate 的 USTB Mountain Protocol 的 USDM OpenEden 的 TBill Backed 的 bIB01 筛选申请者的标准如下: 无投资限制 具备清晰组织架构且各部门无割裂的企业 资产管理规模可观、拥有多个国际证券识别码(ISIN)敞口、团队经验丰富 使用公共或去中心化工具及网络(而非仅依赖专有工具和网络) 避免选择具有额外去中心化治理层级的公司 具备充分且详细的文档资料 此外,为确保覆盖范围不限于上述清单,STEP 还计划在未来五年内,每年将 DAO 财库的 1% 投资于代币化现实世界资产。同时,该计划也为深入了解 RWA 领域以及平衡生态系统发展与本金保护之间的关系提供了实践机会。未来的迭代版本有望聚焦于其中一个目标。 STEP 计划取得了巨大成功,在不到一年的时间里为 Arbitrum DAO 带来了 60 万美元的利息收入。 以下是按月统计的累计金额: STEP 的特别之处在于其与机构服务提供商合作时遵循明确原则: 直接评估和筛选生息稳定资产,无需中介参与 采用请求建议书(RFP)模式,协议方可提交产品申请并接受评审 机构参与者直接在去中心化论坛中申请,该计划旨在为 DAO 创造可持续收益 RWAIG 资助计划(2024 年 6 月) Arbitrum 基金会资助了一系列创新资助项目(RWAIG),这是一项为期两个月的试点计划,于 2024 年 6 月至 8 月开展,旨在支持 Arbitrum 内部的 RWA 整合、分析和研究工作,预算为 30 万 ARB。 这些资助项目的主要目标是: 显著提升 Arbitrum 内 RWA 的活跃度,在竞争中占据领先地位,实现「平台未来增长保障」 探索如何将 DAO 财库资金投入 RWA,以及如何在 Arbitrum 上启动链上代币化 在 GMX、Aave 和 Pendle 等现有生态应用中更广泛地整合 RWA 资产和工具 该计划最终资助了 8 个不同项目: RWA 研究:向用户普及该领域知识 PYOR:RWA 分析仪表盘 Mystic Finance:允许用户以 RWA 资产抵押借入稳定币的借贷市场 Jia:将中小企业应收账款转化为代币化资产 Truflation:提供实时通胀数据 Backed Finance:创建追踪证券的结构化产品 Infinfty:开发 ERC-6651 RWA 代币,用于追踪产品采购、性能、所有权和环境影响的全生命周期 财库管理(2024 年 12 月) 2024 年底,一项财库管理提案应运而生,旨在补充 STEP 的前期工作。该提案聚焦于通过利用 ARB 代币的链上策略获取被动收益,而非让财库中的代币闲置。 其目标包括: 资产管理:管理 2500 万 ARB 代币,在链上产生收益 稳定币兑换:简化 ARB 资产兑换为稳定币的流程,最大限度减少滑点和市场影响 稳定币流动性部署:将 1500 万 ARB 兑换为稳定币,投入低风险生息策略,以支付 DAO 的开支或服务提供商费用 多元化与稳定性:重点关注风险调整后的回报,同时保障资金安全 该策略分为两个方向: 财库:预留 1000 万 ARB 用于纯 ARB 策略,将 1500 万 ARB 兑换为稳定币,作为 DAO 的「活期账户」 增长:将 7500 ETH 配置到去中心化金融(DeFi)领域 STEP 2(2025 年 1 月) 受 STEP 初步成功的启发,STEP 2 提案获批,额外投入 3500 万 ARB(约合 1570 万美元)。 在仔细审核 50 多份申请后,STEP 委员会决定按以下比例配置资产: WisdomTree WTGXX:30% Spiko USTBL:35% Franklin Templeton FOBXX(BENJI):35% 该计划的重要性也体现在 DAO 对其的认可上。 STEP 2 以绝对多数获得通过,近 89% 的参与者表示支持,11% 弃权,仅有 0.01% 反对。 这些项目和举措共同推动了 Arbitrum 上链现实世界资产的发展,使其总锁仓价值(TVL)在不到一年的时间里从几乎为零增长至超过 7000 万美元。 那么目前的情况如何? Arbitrum 上的 RWA 格局是怎样的? 下一节将借助链上数据,深入探讨 Arbitrum 上的 RWA 资产、资产提供商及 RWA 的增长情况。 Arbitrum 上 RWA 的增长 凭借低成本、高吞吐量的架构以及可信的中立性,Arbitrum 正迅速构建一个由发行方、基础设施提供商和激励计划组成的生态系统,大规模推动 RWA 上链。 尽管 Arbitrum 早期主要聚焦于 DeFi 基础组件、DEX、借贷协议和收益聚合器,但 2022 年以太坊上代币化美国国债的早期试验后,链下资产上链的理念开始受到关注。 目前,Arbitrum 的 RWA 市值接近 3.5 亿美元,有超过 129 种资产被代币化。尽管这一数字令人瞩目,但仅占 RWA 资产总市值的约 1.39%,预示着未来具有强劲的增长潜力。 尽管预测差异较大,但多项预测对链上 RWA 领域的增长做出了如下估计: 到 2030 年达到 16 万亿美元(占全球 GDP 的 10%) 到 2034 年达到 30 万亿美元 在第一种预测情景下,该领域未来五年预计将增长 40 倍。 Arbitrum 作为最成熟的链上 RWA 网络之一,这将为其带来显著的竞争优势。 Arbitrum 上 RWA 的增长历程 仅 2024 年一年,Arbitrum 的总锁仓价值(TVL)就从几乎为零增长到年底的近 8500 万美元。   这一增长历程可分为三个阶段,与上述重点举措密切相关: 早期增长阶段(2024 年第一季度):Arbitrum 的 RWA 总锁仓价值从几乎为零飙升至超过 500 万美元,显示出初步的发展势头。 大幅增长阶段(2024 年第二季度):2024 年上半年,总锁仓价值从约 2000 万美元增长至约 7000 万美元,与 STEP 1 的资金配置时间相吻合。 持续扩张阶段:随着 DAO 财库拨款增加(STEP 2)以及新的 RWA 发行方(如 Spiko、WisdomTree、贝莱德)的加入,2025 年将保持持续增长。 这种发展也反映在链上支持的资产类型上。2024 年时,大多数 RWA 还是美国国债。随着时间推移,资产类型不断丰富,纳入了新的品种。 尽管美国国债仍占资产类型的大部分(1.97 亿美元),但欧盟国债已紧随其后(1.5 亿美元)。房地产、股票和 ETF 等另类资产也正逐渐获得关注。 RWA 资产与提供商 本节将深入探讨这些资产类别,重点介绍按总价值排名前十的 RWA 产品,并按发行方进行分类。 Spiko Spiko 打造了一个链上证券代币发行与分销平台。 该平台获得法国金融市场管理局(AMF)许可,推出了两只货币市场基金: Spiko 欧元(EUTBL) Spiko 美元(USTBL) 这些基金以短期国债组合为支撑,收益与央行无风险利率相近。目前,它们是使用最广泛的产品之一,其中 EUTBL 以 1.46 亿美元的总价值位居榜首,USTBL 以 2480 万美元排名第四,这再次证明短期国债是链上应用最广泛的资产。 Franklin Templeton Franklin Templeton 是一家在纽约证券交易所(BEN)上市的知名投资管理公司。 为将代币化共同基金引入链上,该公司推出了 BENJI 移动应用,其专有记录系统支持代币化证券和加密货币。 每个 BENJI 代币代表其 Franklin 链上美国政府货币市场基金(FOBXX)的一份份额。目前,BENJI 是 Arbitrum 上第二大 RWA 产品,价值超过 8700 万美元。 Securitize Securitize 是一个为机构投资者提供代币化证券接入服务的平台。 在 Arbitrum 上,该平台提供贝莱德的美元机构数字流动性基金 BUIDL。 这是一种短期国债代币化产品,专注于在链上提供美元收益,总价值已超过 3300 万美元。 Dinari Dinari 允许创建代币化股票、ETF、指数等,这些被称为「dShares」,与标的资产保持 1:1 的足额背书关系。 Dinari 在 Arbitrum 上推出了多款产品: WisdomTree 树浮动利率国债基金(USFR.d):提供低成本投资美国政府浮动利率债券的渠道,总价值超过 1500 万美元。 代币化 MicroStrategy 股票(MSTR.d):价值 180 万美元。 代币化特斯拉股票(TSLA.d):总价值 45 万美元。 代币化标普 500 指数 ETF 信托(SPY.d):由标普 500 成分股公司组成的指数,规模约 14.1 万美元。 这些资产凸显了股票和指数的潜力,但它们在 Arbitrum 中的占比仍较低。 OpenEden OpenEden 提供代币化美国证券等产品的接入服务。该平台获得百慕大金融管理局许可,持有数字资产经营牌照,并获穆迪「投资级」评级。 目前,该平台是欧洲和亚洲地区最重要的代币化美国国债发行方。OpenEden 特别推出了 TBILL 资金池,用户可在此投资短期美国国债。 目前,该资金池的存款已超过 580 万美元。 Ondo Ondo 为投资者提供接触机构金融产品的机会。 在 Arbitrum 上,其 USDY 产品初步获得了良好反响,目前总价值达 570 万美元。 USDY 是一种由美国国债支持的生息稳定币,年化收益率约为 4.29%。 尽管 Arbitrum 拥有丰富的产品和资产组合,但 RWA 生态系统仍处于初期阶段。 其未来发展将取决于: 链级别的资产扩展,以满足更广泛的需求 将 RWA 作为 Arbitrum 的优势领域进行战略聚焦 Arbitrum 联盟实体(AAE)之间的协作 业务发展层面的机构推动 未来展望 STEP 1 确立的初始提供商在 STEP 2 期间得到了新一批提供商的补充,丰富了 Arbitrum 上的资产和产品种类。 从 Arbitrum 目前 RWA 总价值的增长速度来看,我们可以做出如下预测: 形成价值十亿美元的 RWA 生态系统 纳入更多资产类别(私人信贷、房地产、生息稳定币等) 实现这些资产在各网络间更深层次的互操作性 尽管目前已取得一定进展,但 Arbitrum 若想巩固在这一细分领域的地位,仍有巨大的增长空间。事实上,在 RWA 资产总价值的网络排名中,Arbitrum 仅位列第七;就当前数据而言,其 3.5 亿美元的 RWA 总锁仓价值(TVL),仅占链上 RWA 资产总市值的 1.39%,占比微乎其微。 要与这些网络竞争,Arbitrum 需探索更多机会,拓展至私人信贷发行产品、债券、黄金及白银等贵金属,以及股票等领域。 鉴于 Entropy 深度参与 Arbitrum 上的国库管理及 RWA 相关事务,我们特向 Matt 请教了他对 Arbitrum 上 RWA 未来发展的看法。以下是他的观点: 「如今,许多 RWA 发行方的核心关注点在于降低与发行和转让相关的运营成本,而要在规模化层面验证这一点,仍有很长的路要走。尽管如此,Arbitrum 上 RWA 的下一个重大突破将是进一步提升可组合性。这不仅仅是增加更多资产类别或引入新发行方,这只是第一步。真正的突破在于确保这些资产能与行业过去十年构建的更高效链上基础组件相融合:交易所、借贷协议、指数工具、资金池优化工具,以及未来可能出现的各类创新。其终极目标是实现开放、无需许可的可转让性,让 RWA 能像原生加密资产一样自由组合。我们目前尚未达到这一阶段(考虑到当前的监管现实,这堪称一个宏伟目标),但这是我们的北极星。令人鼓舞的是,像 Franklin 和 WisdomTree 这样的行业巨头已开始亲自发行代币。这是真正的机构级参与,也是我希望看到持续增长的趋势。如果我们能实现 RWA 相关的用户活动(如交易和借贷)真正在链上开展 —— 即便这些活动是通过基于 Arbitrum 的许可型通道进行抽象化处理 —— 那将彻底打开新局面。」 我们完全认同 Matt 的观点,尤其在这些资产的可组合性与可及性方面。目前,这些资产在链上的应用潜力才刚刚崭露头角。我们期待在不久的将来,国库券、债券、股票及大宗商品不仅能实现链上代币化,还能融入当前 DeFi 领域中各类基础组件的应用场景。 从研究方法角度而言,有必要说明的是,在本份聚焦 RWA 的报告中,我们未将稳定币纳入分析范畴,因报告的核心主旨是重点呈现当前 Arbitrum 平台上可供使用的各类资产。 最后同样重要的是,结合本次分析,有必要提及相关的风险与注意事项。 风险与前瞻性考量 代币与生态系统的脱节:现实 RWA 的增长并不会直接转化为 ARB 代币的价值增值。 资产集中度风险:短期国债在 RWA 总锁仓价值(TVL)中仍占极高比例,这凸显出向私人信贷、公司债券、房地产等多元资产类别分散配置的必要性。 监管动态风险:尽管加密货币的监管环境在不断完善并逐步走向合法化,但代币化证券的合规框架仍处于发展阶段,而机构发行则对监管清晰度与跨司法辖区协同性有更高要求。 资产发行方的扩张,以及私人信贷、房地产等 RWA 类别的链上拓展,有望推动 Arbitrum 生态系统的总锁仓价值(TVL)在年底前逼近 10 亿美元。 随着国库管理计划与 STEP 2 的全面推进,我们预计将获取更多信息与洞见,这些内容不仅能进一步揭示上述计划的实施成果,还将为未来的决策与举措提供参考。 结论 Arbitrum 的 RWA 总锁仓价值(TVL)在短短一年多时间里,从近乎零增长至 3.5 亿美元。 STEP 计划及 DAO 主导的一系列举措,对推动早期增长起到了关键作用。在此过程中,一批多元化的机构级产品已在 Arbitrum 上线运行,例如短期国债、货币市场基金、代币化股票等。 Franklin Templeton、WisdomTree 等机构的陆续入局,进一步巩固了 Arbitrum 作为机构级 DeFi 领域中「可靠、中立且低成本网络」的核心地位。 但这一进程才刚起步。 除上述提及的风险与问题外,Arbitrum 在未来数月还将面临多项战略机遇。 这包括拓展私人信贷、房地产、大宗商品等尚未充分覆盖的 RWA 类别,更重要的是,需提升这些新型产品的可组合性,实现与 Arbitrum 核心基础组件(去中心化交易所、借贷协议、资金池等)的深度整合。 随着正在推进的 STEP 2 及财库管理计划持续注入动力并提供实践经验,DAO、联盟实体与机构参与者之间的协同配合,将是 Arbitrum 在 RWA 领域长期保持领先地位的关键所在。
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DAI FAQ

DAI is a stablecoin created through the Maker Protocol, a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform built on the Ethereum blockchain. DAI is generated by users who deposit collateral, such as Ether, into Maker Vaults and then mint DAI against that collateral. The Maker Protocol uses a system of smart contracts to ensure that the value of the collateral consistently exceeds the value of the DAI created, which helps to maintain the stability of the DAI token.

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The Maker Protocol is a DeFi platform that powers the creation of the DAI stablecoin. The Protocol uses a system of smart contracts to allow users to deposit collateral into Maker Vaults and mint DAI against that collateral.

The Maker Protocol also includes the MakerDAO governance system, which allows users to vote on changes to the platform, such as adjustments to the stability fee or collateralization ratio. The Maker Protocol is designed to be decentralized and transparent, with no central authority controlling the creation or management of DAI.

DAI ensures liquidity for its users through several mechanisms. First, because DAI is a stablecoin with a value pegged to the US dollar, it can be easily exchanged for other cryptocurrencies or fiat currencies.

Additionally, DAI is listed on several cryptocurrency exchanges, including OKX, which provides users access to liquidity in various markets. Finally, the Maker Protocol includes a system of auctions that can be used to buy and sell DAI in the event of extreme market volatility, which helps maintain the token's stability and ensure that users can always access liquidity when they need it.

Unlike other stablecoins backed by fiat currency or commodities, DAI is backed by CDPs on the Ethereum blockchain. This means that DAI's stability is not tied to any centralized authority or external asset, making it a more decentralized and transparent stablecoin option.

Additionally, because the value of DAI is not tied to any specific asset, it can be used in a broader range of applications. As a result, it can be more easily integrated into DeFi ecosystems.

The DAI ecosystem incentivizes stability through a system of penalties and rewards. If the value of DAI falls below its $1 peg, users who hold DAI can vote to increase the stability fee, which increases the cost of creating new DAI and incentivizes users to hold or buy DAI until the price stabilizes. Conversely, if the value of DAI rises above its $1 peg, the stability fee is lowered, incentivizing users to sell DAI and bringing the price back down.

The stability fee is a fee paid by users who generate new DAI through collateralized debt positions (CDPs). The fee incentivizes users to hold or buy DAI when its value falls below the $1 peg.

Suppose the value of DAI falls below $1. In that case, the stability fee is raised, which increases the cost of generating new DAI and incentivizes users to hold or buy existing DAI until the price stabilizes. Conversely, if the value of DAI rises above $1, the stability fee is lowered, incentivizing users to sell DAI and bringing the price back down.

MKR is the native cryptocurrency of the MakerDAO platform, which powers the DAI stablecoin. MKR is used to govern the MakerDAO platform and to vote on changes to the system, such as changes to the stability fee.

Additionally, when users generate new DAI through collateralized debt positions (CDPs), they must pay a small amount of MKR as a transaction fee. The MKR collected from these transaction fees is burned, which reduces the total supply of MKR over time.

The DAI savings rate is an annualized interest rate paid to users who hold DAI in a designated savings account. The DAI savings rate is calculated based on the stability fee, the interest rate charged on collateral deposited in Maker Vaults.

When the stability fee is higher than the DAI savings rate, users are incentivized to hold DAI in the savings account and earn interest rather than using it to generate more DAI. The DAI savings rate can vary over time based on changes to the stability fee and demand for DAI. Holding DAI in the savings account can be a helpful strategy for users who want to earn a return on their assets without exposing themselves to excessive risk.

DAI is built on the Ethereum blockchain, known for its robust security features. Additionally, because DAI operates in a decentralized manner, it is not subject to the same risks as traditional fiat currencies.

However, as with any crypto asset, including stablecoins and cryptos like Bitcoin (BTC) or XRP (XRP), there are risks associated with using DAI, such as the risk of price changes and volatility, the risk of losing access to your funds if you lose your private keys, and the risk of smart contract bugs.

While the all-time high and all-time low for DAI can provide helpful context for traders, they should not be used as the basis for making purchasing decisions.The price of DAI, like any asset, is influenced by various factors, including market conditions, demand for the token, and overall sentiment toward the DeFi ecosystem. Therefore, it's essential to do your own research, stay informed about market trends, and consider all factors before buying DAI.

The max supply of DAI is not fixed but is instead determined by the demand for the token and the amount of collateral held in Maker Vaults. As more collateral is deposited into Maker Vaults, more DAI can be generated, increasing the token supply.

Conversely, if the value of the collateral falls or demand for DAI decreases, the token supply can be reduced. This flexible supply mechanism helps to ensure that the value of DAI remains stable and that the token can be easily exchanged for other assets.

The future of DAI looks promising. As the cryptocurrency market continues to mature, stablecoins like DAI are becoming more widely adopted to avoid the volatility associated with other digital currencies.

Additionally, as the Ethereum ecosystem grows, more decentralized applications are being built on top of the platform, likely increasing the demand for DAI. Finally, the development team behind DAI is constantly working to improve the system's stability and add new features, which should help drive adoption in the future.

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Dive deeper into DAI

DAI is a decentralized stablecoin designed to maintain a value of one US dollar. It is a product of MakerDAO, a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) built on the Ethereum blockchain. The project was proposed by Rune Christensen, the founder of MakerDAO, in 2014 to create a stablecoin that was decentralized, transparent, and backed by collateral.

The first version of DAI, called Single-Collateral Dai, was launched in December 2017 and was initially backed only by Ethereum (ETH). Later, the Dai Stablecoin System evolved into a Multi-Collateral Dai system that allows different assets as collateral to back the stablecoin.

DAI has gained popularity as one of the most widely used decentralized stablecoins in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. By being backed by collateral and not pegged to a fiat currency, DAI can maintain its value stability while being transparent and accessible to everyone.

Unlike traditional stablecoins, such as Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC), which are backed by fiat currency reserves, DAI is backed by collateral. Specifically, it is supported by Ethereum and other ERC-20 tokens deposited into a smart contract called a collateralized debt position (CDP).

The value of the collateral is maintained at a minimum of 150% of the value of the DAI that is issued. This ensures that there is always sufficient collateral to back the stablecoin and maintain its stability.

How does DAI work

The technology behind DAI is complex but can be broken down into several key components. The first component of the DAI technology is the CDP smart contract. This smart contract is used to collateralize assets to back the DAI stablecoin. Users can deposit Ethereum and other ERC-20 tokens into a CDP and receive DAI in return.

The value of the collateral is maintained at a minimum of 150% of the value of the DAI that is issued. This ensures that there is always sufficient collateral to back the stablecoin and maintain its stability.

The second component of the DAI technology is the stability mechanism. The stability mechanism is designed to ensure that the price of DAI remains stable at one US dollar. If the price of DAI rises above one US dollar, then the MakerDAO system incentivizes users to create more DAI by lowering the interest rate on CDPs.

If the price of DAI falls below one US dollar, then the MakerDAO system incentivizes users to buy back DAI by raising the interest rate on CDPs. This mechanism ensures that the price of DAI remains stable over time.

The third component of the DAI technology is the governance system. The governance system is used to manage the MakerDAO platform and make decisions about its future. Anyone who holds the DAI governance token can participate in the governance system.

The system is designed to be decentralized and transparent, with voting rights weighted by the amount of DAI each user holds. The governance system is responsible for making decisions about changes to the platform, such as adjusting the stability mechanism or adding new collateral types.

The final component of the DAI technology is the Ethereum blockchain itself. DAI is built on top of the Ethereum blockchain, which provides a secure and decentralized platform for creating and managing the stablecoin. The Ethereum blockchain stores the smart contracts that power the DAI system and executes transactions between users.

What is DAI used for

The DAI stablecoin is used for various purposes in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. One of its most significant use cases is as a medium of exchange. It can be used to buy and sell goods and services like any other currency. Additionally, it can be used as a store of value, as its price stability makes it an attractive alternative to volatile cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH).

Another critical use case for DAI is accessing decentralized finance (DeFi) applications. DeFi is a new and rapidly growing field that uses blockchain technology to create financial applications that are decentralized, transparent, and accessible to everyone.

Many DeFi applications use DAI as a stablecoin because it offers a stable value that is not subject to the volatility of other cryptocurrencies. As a result, DAI is used in various DeFi applications, including lending, borrowing, and trading.

The DAI token itself is used to govern the MakerDAO platform. Holders of DAI can participate in the MakerDAO governance system, allowing them to vote on proposals and make decisions about the platform's future. The governance system is designed to be decentralized and transparent; anyone can participate by holding DAI tokens.

About the founders

The founders of MakerDAO are Rune Christensen and Andy Milenius.Rune Christensen is the CEO and co-founder of MakerDAO. He has a background in design and entrepreneurship, having previously founded a web development and design agency. Christensen has been the driving force behind the creation of DAI and the MakerDAO platform.

Andy Milenius was the CTO and co-founder of MakerDAO. He has a background in software engineering, having previously worked at Google and several startups. Milenius was responsible for the technical design of the MakerDAO platform, including the development of the smart contracts that power the system. Milenius left the company in 2019.

The MakerDAO team has created a revolutionary stablecoin backed by collateral and designed to maintain a stable value of one US dollar. The team has a deep understanding of blockchain technology and has been working on the concept of a decentralized stablecoin for several years.

The MakerDAO team is highly respected in the blockchain community and has received several awards and accolades. Additionally, the MakerDAO platform has been recognized as one of the world's most innovative and impactful blockchain projects.

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Market cap
$4.04B #27
Circulating supply
4.05B / 4.05B
All-time high
$8,976
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$162.52M
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