Rune Christensen, founding father of Sky (previously MakerDAO), has proposed a strictly deflationary strategy to the protocol’s governance token because the neighborhood prepares to vote on whether or not to revert its model or not on Nov. 11.
Christensen defined that the proposed adjustments would have an effect on the governance token provide, whether or not it continues as SKY or pivots again to MKR.
Deflationary tokenomics
If authorized, the proposed tokenomics would get rid of token emissions underneath common situations, reworking the token construction to be strictly deflationary.
The burning mechanism, integral to Maker’s tokenomics, would completely scale back the whole token provide over time. An exception to this rule would exist solely in instances of great monetary shortfall, probably jeopardizing Maker’s stablecoins — Sky Greenback (USDS) and DAI.
Below the proposal, the ecosystem would introduce “Star Token Rewards,” together with Spark (SPK), which token holders may earn by governance participation and activation of Maker’s Seal Engine, including new incentives for engagement whereas adhering to the deflationary mannequin.
Distinct eventualities forward
The neighborhood vote will even resolve whether or not to retain the established Maker model or absolutely undertake the Sky identification. If the Sky model wins, MakerDAO plans emigrate the complete MKR ecosystem into SKY, rebranding MKR tokens as Wrapped 24k Sky Tokens (SKY24K).
This transition goals to stop confusion about legacy MKR tokens and keep away from requiring holders to make any adjustments to their current positions. The change would simplify integration, enabling MKR holders to entry Seal Engine options and governance with out problems.
Within the occasion that the Maker model prevails, Sky would shift into an auxiliary function as a “Star,” selling adoption in a means complementary to Spark, which primarily drives collateral and borrowing exercise. Below this construction, Sky’s token can be renamed OLD_SKY, convertible again to MKR at a hard and fast charge of 1:24000, or, for a restricted time, exchanged 1:1 for tokens governing the Sky Star.
Twin-Star system
Christensen’s proposal envisions Spark and Sky as complementary “Stars” inside Maker’s ecosystem, focusing on each the availability and demand sides.
Whereas Spark would give attention to collateral allocation and borrowing incentives, Sky would focus on constructing adoption by USDS utilization. Sky would additionally management the Sky.cash platform and function with an Accessibility Reward system, offering incentives for tasks that enhance USDS adoption.
In its preliminary phases, Sky could have unique entry to the Accessibility Reward system, whereas Spark will maintain unique rights to Maker’s Allocation System. This short-term distinction goals to streamline every Star’s focus because the ecosystem grows.
The ultimate vote on this proposal will happen from Nov. 11 to Nov. 14, with extra particulars to be launched within the coming days. MakerDAO is positioned to strengthen its foundational buildings, both with a renewed Maker model or a streamlined Sky transition, fostering sustainable progress by expanded USDS and a extra engaged, incentivized neighborhood.
