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• Created: 2023-05-22T14:48:39.000Z (over 1 year ago)
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  • Readme: README.md

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description: >-

  This set of documents introduces the public to the Maker Protocol and its products.

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# Maker Introductory Documentation

{% hint style="info" %}

 These documents assume a basic level of familiarity with blockchain and [Ethereum](https://ethereum.org/en/what-is-ethereum/). 

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## What is the Maker Protocol?

The Maker Protocol is a set of modular [smart contracts](https://ethereum.org/en/smart-contracts/) that exist on the Ethereum blockchain. These contracts define a system of interactions that result in the DAI stablecoin, Maker Vaults, the MKR token and MakerDAO. 

Actions in the Maker Protocol are performed by users interacting with the Ethereum blockchain. 

[Learn more...](overview/maker-protocol.md)

## What is DAI?

DAI is a stable, fully collateralized, and decentralized currency pegged to the value of the U.S Dollar. DAI can be transacted using the Ethereum blockchain by anyone at any time.

[Learn more...](overview/dai.md)

## What are Maker Vaults?

Maker Vaults are a mechanism in which users can create DAI by locking up other cryptotokens as collateral. Anyone can create a Maker Vault using the Ethereum blockchain at any time.

[Learn more...](overview/vaults.md)

## What is MKR?

MKR is the governance token of the Maker Protocol. Owners of MKR vote on risk and management decisions and the outcomes can result in changes to the Maker Protocol. 

[Learn more...](overview/mkr.md)

## What is MakerDAO?

MakerDAO is the [DAO](https://www.investopedia.com/tech/what-dao/) that governs and works on the Maker Protocol. Many within MakerDAO hold the MKR token, but this is not a requirement, nor is there a well-defined set of members.

[Learn more...](overview/makerdao.md)

## More MakerDAO Documentation

{% hint style="warning" %} These pages contain more advanced documentation intended for an audience more familiar with the crypto space and the Maker Protocol. {% endhint %}

* [Introductory](https://intro.makerdao.com) @ intro.makerdao.com **<-- You are here**

* [Governance](https://manual.makerdao.com/) @ manual.makerdao.com 

* [Technical](https://docs.makerdao.com/) @ docs.makerdao.com

* [Collateral Onboarding](https://collateral.makerdao.com/) @ collateral.makerdao.com

* [MIPs Portal](https://mips.makerdao.com/) @ mips.makerdao.com