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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.
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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.
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Here's how Maker works:
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