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How MakerDAO Works: A Video Explainer
An illustrated guide to the decentralized finance (DeFi) lending platform MakerDAO and its tokens, MKR and DAI.
Updated Sep 13, 2021, 9:15 a.m. Published May 30, 2019, 4:00 a.m. 1 min read

An illustrated guide to the decentralized finance (DeFi) lending platform MakerDAO and its tokens, MKR and DAI. Got questions about fluctuating interest rates and collateralization? We've got you covered.
Here's how Maker works:
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