Maker

MKR

Rank #77

$1,557.75

5.79%

(24H)

Overview
Fundamentals
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About Maker
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Team

Fundamentals

Today's Low

1,467.59

$1,557.75

Today's High

1,564.02

Price & Market Stats

Maker Price	$1,557.75
24h High / 24h Low	$1,467.59 / $1,564.02
Trading Volume	$63,159,823.00
Price Change (24h)	$85.32
Price Change Percentage (24h)	5.795%
Market Cap Rank	#77

Market Cap	$1,300,613,553.00
Market Cap Change (24h)	$70,716,780.00
Market Cap Change Percentage (24h)	5.75%
Volume / Market Cap	0.0486
All-Time High	$6,292.31
All-Time Low	$168.36

News Insights

JMP Securities Reaffirms Market Outperform Rating for Paylocity (NASDAQ:PCTY)

Paylocity (NASDAQ:PCTY – Get Free Report)‘s stock had its “market outperform” rating reiterated by investment analysts at JMP Securities in a research...

Citigroup Issues Pessimistic Forecast for Paylocity (NASDAQ:PCTY) Stock Price

Paylocity (NASDAQ:PCTY – Get Free Report) had its target price reduced by equities research analysts at Citigroup from $246.00 to $225.00 in a report ...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Holdings Cut by Carl P. Sherr & Co. LLC

Carl P. Sherr & Co. LLC lowered its holdings in Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL – Free Report) by 0.1% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its mos...

Auto giants ditch financial guidance as industry reels from Trump tariff chaos

The corporate updates come shortly after Trump imposed a 25% tariff on automotive imports into the U.S. earlier in the month.

Apple referred for possible criminal contempt investigation

The tech giant had been ordered in 2021 to allow greater competition and open the App Store up to outside payment options.

What Is Maker?

Maker is the governance token of MakerDAO, responsible for managing the DAI stablecoin, allowing users to create stable, collateral-backed assets on Ethereum.

Who Are the Founders of Maker?

Founded by Rune Christensen, MakerDAO pioneered decentralized stablecoins.

What Makes Maker Unique?

Maker pioneered decentralized stablecoins with DAI, offering stable value without centralized control.

How Is the Maker Network Secured?

Built on Ethereum’s Proof-of-Stake (PoS) model, secured by collateralized smart contracts.

What Is Maker’s Role in the Crypto Ecosystem?

Ensures the stability of DAI, allowing users to borrow against crypto collateral.

How Is Maker’s Technology Upgraded?

Upgraded through governance proposals voted on by MakerDAO holders.

Who Are the Largest Corporate Holders of Maker?

Managed by decentralized governance with no corporate ownership.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maker Legal?

Yes, operates legally as a DeFi governance protocol.

Can Maker Be Hacked?

Smart contracts are audited, but governance risks exist.

Can I Use Maker for Everyday Purchases?

Maker is used for DeFi transactions and governance, not retail purchases.

Guides

Buying Guide for Maker

Staking Guide for Maker

Tokenomics

Explore the economic structure behind Maker. Understand the distribution of tokens, supply dynamics, and key economic indicators shaping market performance: Analyzing these elements helps investors understand Maker's long-term sustainability, potential scarcity, and economic incentives driving its value. Review the chart above for detailed token metrics and distribution insights.

Team

Rune Christensen

CEO

Chief Executive Officer and Cofounder of MakerDAO. MakerDAO issues Dai, the world’s first stablecoin on the Ethereum blockchain, that eliminates volatility through a system of smart contracts designed to respond to market dynamics. Since 2015, he has focused on establishing the vision and organizational structure of the Maker Decentralized Autonomous Organization and the economic foundations of the Dai stable digital currency. Previously, He served as co-founder of Try China, a company providing international recruiting.

Steven Becker

President and COO

He designed and implemented an operational framework to support the supply of stable coin into the blockchain ecosystem.