It’s been approximately 38 days since Makerdao, the decentralized finance (defi) project, rebranded as Sky and launched both the USDS stablecoin and the SKY token. During this time, more than a billion USDS coins have been minted, and 530 million DAI have been converted to the new standard. Makerdao Sees 530 Million DAI Upgraded Since…
BA Labs, an adviser to Sky, formerly known as Makerdao, has decided to stop recommending any additional parameter changes regarding the offboarding of wrapped bitcoin (WBTC) collateral. The move follows statements from Bitgo’s CEO Mike Belshe and a vote from Sky community members. Sky Adviser BA Labs Recommends Pausing WBTC Offboarding Changes BA Labs’ decision…
Sky, formerly known as MakerDAO, plans to launch its decentralized stablecoin, USDS, on Solana using the Wormhole interoperability protocol. Rune Christensen, Sky’s founder, announced the move during the ongoing Solana Breakpoint conference on Sept. 20. According to DefiLlama data, Sky is the sixth-largest DeFi protocol, with a total value of assets locked on the platform…
Spark is the first decentralized project in the Sky Ecosystem, offering SPK token rewards for early users. Sky Protocol partners with Aave Labs to integrate USDS, enhancing DeFi and traditional finance connections. Spark, the first “Star” in the Sky Ecosystem, has officially debuted, marking an important milestone in the decentralized finance (DeFi) scene. Sky Protocol…
Leading DeFi protocols Aave and Sky (formerly MakerDAO) have partnered to launch Sky Aave Force, aiming to bridge the gap between decentralized finance and traditional financial systems. In a statement on Sept. 3, the initiative was described as a crucial step toward creating a more resilient and aligned ecosystem, with goals of broader accessibility, increased…
The decentralized finance (defi) lending platform Makerdao is embracing a new identity, rebranding as Sky, according to co-founder Rune Christensen. Along with the fresh name, the platform will introduce two new assets: a stablecoin dubbed USDS and a governance token named SKY, both slated for a mid-September launch. Sky Unveils USDS and SKY Tokens Amid…