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CRYPTO 101
Ep. 636 Revolutionizing DeFi with Phoenix Labs & MakerDAO/SKY Update
Jan 14, 2025
Sam McPherson, CEO of Phoenix Labs and contributor to Spark, dives deep into the transformative world of decentralized finance. He shares his journey through crypto and the evolution of MakerDAO into subDAOs. The conversation highlights innovative platforms redefining financial systems and the significance of the SPK token in governance. McPherson discusses the complexities of Maximum Extractable Value (MEV) and the promising fusion of AI with DeFi, signaling a bright future for institutional adoption and regulatory growth.
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- The evolution of MakerDAO into the Sky Protocol through sub-DAOs simplifies governance and enhances lending efficiencies in DeFi.
- Regulatory advancements in the U.S. could significantly boost institutional participation in DeFi, expanding access to more retail investors.
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The Evolution of Maker to Sky Protocol
The Maker protocol has undergone a significant evolution, rebranding to become the Sky Protocol, alongside the introduction of sub-DAOs known as stars. This change aims to simplify governance structures that were previously inefficient and has emerged from important learnings taken from the early experiences with MakerDAO. The restructuring allows for wholesale lending to these sub-DAOs, improving efficiency in how capital is allocated and governance is executed. The focus is on creating a more user-friendly experience while tapping into the advanced capabilities of decentralized finance (DeFi).
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