DAI Holders Anticipate Boost as MakerDAO Considers Raising Savings Rate to 3.33%

By Tsunami 05/27/23 3:05 AM

In response to the persistent inflation concerns and the surging interest rate environment as pursued by the U.S. Federal Reserve, MakerDAO, the decentralized platform behind the popular Dai stablecoin, is considering a substantial increase in the savings rate for DAI.

The proposed adjustment, put forth by DeFi risk management firm Block Analitica, aims to raise the DAI Savings Rate (DSR) to 3.33%, providing a more attractive yield for DAI holders.

“Brace yourself, DAI holders, for a DSR at 3.33%,” announced MakerDAO on Twitter, highlighting the proposal that could potentially benefit those participating in the ecosystem. The DSR, a flexible mechanism that can be adjusted in response to changes in the market conditions of the Dai economy, is funded by the Stability Fee imposed on the network and paid out when DAI is locked into a DSR contract.

Brace yourself, DAI holders, for a DSR at 3.33%.

An upcoming Executive Vote will deploy a new DSR raise, from 1% to 3.33%, if approved.

This change was put forth by @BlockAnalitica and submitted via the latest Stability Scope Parameter Changes.

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— Maker (@MakerDAO) May 26, 2023

This move follows MakerDAO’s previous success in increasing the DSR to 1% last year, which resulted in over 35 million DAI being deposited within a month, demonstrating the attractiveness of a higher savings rate. By offering a competitive yield, MakerDAO aims to incentivize users to lock their DAI into the DSR contract, effectively removing the supply from circulation and potentially stabilizing the value of the cryptocurrency.

However, the proposed adjustment to the DSR will require approval through a formal voting process by the decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) governing MakerDAO. The DAO allows stakeholders to have a say in the platform’s decision-making processes, ensuring a democratic and community-driven approach to governance.

The proposal, drawing attention to the current yield of 5.29% on a 3-month U.S. Treasury Bill, highlights the need for MakerDAO to keep up with market rates to remain competitive. The average yield of other cash stablecoins mentioned in the proposal currently stands at 0.97%, further emphasizing the potential appeal of a higher DSR for DAI holders.

By increasing the savings rate, MakerDAO seeks to address the rising inflation concerns and provide its users with an opportunity to earn a more substantial return on their holdings. The move aligns with the platform’s commitment to providing a stable and reliable decentralized finance solution while adapting to the evolving market conditions.

As the proposal makes its way through the voting process, DAI holders and participants in the MakerDAO ecosystem eagerly await the outcome, hopeful for an attractive DSR that can support their financial goals and incentivize long-term engagement.

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