MakerDAO implements emergency measures amid market volatility
MakerDAO has approved an executive vote on significant changes in response to market conditions, aimed at stabilizing the DAI peg and improving the resilience of the protocol.
Amid the turbulent cryptocurrency market, MakerDAO, the organization behind the popular stablecoin DAI, announced the approval of an accelerated executive vote. This decisive action was taken in response to recent market volatility and the potential for a surge in demand for DAI. This vote introduces several temporary measures to strengthen the stability of DAI and the underlying protocol.
Stability in the Face of Volatility
Known for its strong overcollateralization support system, the Maker Protocol has been working effectively to maintain its goal of a 1:1 peg between DAI and the US dollar. However, the prompt proposal and subsequent vote reflect a proactive stance to prevent temporary market instability. Proposed changes include increasing stabilization fees for collateral assets such as ETH and WBTC, increasing SparkLend DAI leveraged Annual Yield (APY), and adjusting the Peg Stabilization Module (PSM) for better USDC deposit and DAI issuance throughput.
Key adjustments and their impact
Stability fees for various Maker Vaults will increase significantly.
ETH-A Stability Fee: 15.25%
ETH-B Stability Fee: 15.75%
ETH-C Stability Fee: 15%
WSTETH-A Stability Fee: 16.25%
WSTETH-B Stability Fee: 16%
WBTC-A Stability Fee: 16.75%
WBTC-B Stability Fee: 17.25%
WBTC-C Stability Fee: 16.5%
These adjustments are designed to discourage excessive borrowing and maintain the stability of DAI during periods of high demand.
The Dai Reserve Rate (DSR) will be increased to 15% to encourage DAI holdings and curb downward price pressure. Additionally, the Governance Security Module (GSM) pause delay has been reduced from 48 hours to 16 hours, enabling more agile governance decisions.
Understand the background and future plans
The urgency of this proposal is highlighted by the fact that Peg Stability Module reserves have been depleted, falling below $320 million. Additionally, approximately $1.1 billion in real assets (RWAs) may be redeemed, subject to daily limits, with the potential for processing delays. The proposed measures are temporary, with plans to return to standard operations once market conditions stabilize.
At the same time, the BA Labs team is devising a medium-term strategy to strengthen PSM holdings as part of the Stability Scope Advisory Committee.
Governance and Execution
After approval by executive vote, changes will be implemented within 48 hours. MKR holders and representatives participated in the decision-making process through the Maker governance portal. MakerDAO highlights its commitment to transparency with real-time monitoring of protocol reserves available on the MakerBurn dashboard and encourages the community to stay informed through official channels.
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As we continue to monitor developments in the MakerDAO ecosystem and the broader cryptocurrency market, our reporting remains factual and insightful. We strive to provide our readers with the most up-to-date and important updates to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the evolving landscape of blockchain and digital currencies. MakerDAO’s recent moves serve as a testament to the community’s ability to quickly adapt to market changes and strengthen the resilience of decentralized finance protocols.
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