DAI price
About DAI
DAI’s recent prices
DAI performance
$1.000
DAI price today
$8,976
DAI all-time high
$1.000
DAI in USD
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DAI risk
This material is for informational purposes only and is not exhaustive of all risks associated with trading DAI. All crypto assets are risky, there are general risks in investing in DAI. These include volatility risk, liquidity risk, demand risk, forking risk, cryptography risk, regulatory risk, concentration risk & cyber security risk. This is not intended to provide (i) investment advice or an investment recommendation; (ii) an offer or solicitation to buy, sell, or hold crypto assets; or (iii) financial, accounting, legal or tax advice. Profits may be subject to capital gains tax. You should carefully consider whether trading or holding crypto assets is suitable for you in light of your financial situation. Please review the Risk Summary for additional information.
Investment Risk
The performance of most crypto assets can be highly volatile, with their value dropping as quickly as it can rise. You should be prepared to lose all the money you invest in crypto assets.
Lack of Protections
Crypto assets are largely unregulated and neither the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) nor the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) will protect you in the event something goes wrong with your crypto asset investments.
Liquidity Risk
There is no guarantee that investments in crypto assets can be easily sold at any given time.
Complexity
Investments in crypto assets can be complex, making it difficult to understand the risks associated with the investment. You should do your own research before investing. If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
Concentration Risk
Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Putting all your money into a single type of investment is risky. Spreading your money across different investments makes you less dependent on anyone to do well. A good rule of thumb is not to invest more than 10% of your money in high-risk investments.
Five questions to ask yourself
- Am I comfortable with the level of risk? Can I afford to lose my money?
- Do I understand the investment and could I get my money out easily?
- Are my investments regulated?
- Am I protected if the investment provider or my adviser goes out of business?
- Should I get financial advice?
Stablecoins
Stablecoins are designed to have a value that is claimed to be pegged to an underlying asset such as fiat currencies (eg USDT), but they are not immune to price fluctuations, and there is no certainty that their value will remain stable or pegged 1:1 to the linked reserve asset. Stablecoins use a variety of ways to maintain stability, each with their own risks. This is not an exhaustive list of all the risks to stablecoins:
Counterparty Risk
Certain tokens may rely on assets held by third parties which may or may not not be verifiable or visible to the token holder. Legal recourse to any pledged assets may be limited.
Depegging Risk
Certain tokens, known as "stablecoins" may attempt to link its value to a specific fiat currency or index. The pegs in so-called "stablecoins" have historically been challenged resulting in potential/realised losses for holders. So called "stablecoins" depend on complex algorithmic outputs, reserves that may not be demonstrably proven or accessible or redemption mechanisms that do not perform as expected.
Algorithmic Risk
Investments in cryptocurrencies are dependent on the continued development and maintenance of underlying blockchain technology. Certain so-called "stablecoins" may depend on algorithmic outputs.
FX Risk
Many stablecoins are denominated in US Dollars. If you are trading using a different currency cross (i.e. USDT/GBP), you will then be exposed to changes in the US Dollar exchange rate.
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DAI FAQ
DAI is a stablecoin created through the Maker Protocol, a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform built on the Ethereum blockchain. DAI is generated by users who deposit collateral, such as Ether, into Maker Vaults and then mint DAI against that collateral. The Maker Protocol uses a system of smart contracts to ensure that the value of the collateral consistently exceeds the value of the DAI created, which helps to maintain the stability of the DAI token.
Easily buy DAI tokens on the OKX cryptocurrency platform. One available trading pair in the OKX spot trading terminal is DAI/USDT.
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DAI holders can store their tokens in various cryptocurrency wallets, including hardware and software wallets. However, storing DAI in a secure wallet is essential to protect it from potential hacks or theft.
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The Maker Protocol is a DeFi platform that powers the creation of the DAI stablecoin. The Protocol uses a system of smart contracts to allow users to deposit collateral into Maker Vaults and mint DAI against that collateral.
The Maker Protocol also includes the MakerDAO governance system, which allows users to vote on changes to the platform, such as adjustments to the stability fee or collateralization ratio. The Maker Protocol is designed to be decentralized and transparent, with no central authority controlling the creation or management of DAI.
DAI ensures liquidity for its users through several mechanisms. First, because DAI is a stablecoin with a value pegged to the US dollar, it can be easily exchanged for other cryptocurrencies or fiat currencies.
Additionally, DAI is listed on several cryptocurrency exchanges, including OKX, which provides users access to liquidity in various markets. Finally, the Maker Protocol includes a system of auctions that can be used to buy and sell DAI in the event of extreme market volatility, which helps maintain the token's stability and ensure that users can always access liquidity when they need it.
Unlike other stablecoins backed by fiat currency or commodities, DAI is backed by CDPs on the Ethereum blockchain. This means that DAI's stability is not tied to any centralized authority or external asset, making it a more decentralized and transparent stablecoin option.
Additionally, because the value of DAI is not tied to any specific asset, it can be used in a broader range of applications. As a result, it can be more easily integrated into DeFi ecosystems.
The DAI ecosystem incentivizes stability through a system of penalties and rewards. If the value of DAI falls below its $1 peg, users who hold DAI can vote to increase the stability fee, which increases the cost of creating new DAI and incentivizes users to hold or buy DAI until the price stabilizes. Conversely, if the value of DAI rises above its $1 peg, the stability fee is lowered, incentivizing users to sell DAI and bringing the price back down.
The stability fee is a fee paid by users who generate new DAI through collateralized debt positions (CDPs). The fee incentivizes users to hold or buy DAI when its value falls below the $1 peg.
Suppose the value of DAI falls below $1. In that case, the stability fee is raised, which increases the cost of generating new DAI and incentivizes users to hold or buy existing DAI until the price stabilizes. Conversely, if the value of DAI rises above $1, the stability fee is lowered, incentivizing users to sell DAI and bringing the price back down.
MKR is the native cryptocurrency of the MakerDAO platform, which powers the DAI stablecoin. MKR is used to govern the MakerDAO platform and to vote on changes to the system, such as changes to the stability fee.
Additionally, when users generate new DAI through collateralized debt positions (CDPs), they must pay a small amount of MKR as a transaction fee. The MKR collected from these transaction fees is burned, which reduces the total supply of MKR over time.
The DAI savings rate is an annualized interest rate paid to users who hold DAI in a designated savings account. The DAI savings rate is calculated based on the stability fee, the interest rate charged on collateral deposited in Maker Vaults.
When the stability fee is higher than the DAI savings rate, users are incentivized to hold DAI in the savings account and earn interest rather than using it to generate more DAI. The DAI savings rate can vary over time based on changes to the stability fee and demand for DAI. Holding DAI in the savings account can be a helpful strategy for users who want to earn a return on their assets without exposing themselves to excessive risk.
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