MakerDAO API Guide

The decentralized stablecoin protocol behind DAI

Build with MakerDAO

MakerDAO is the creator of DAI, the largest decentralized stablecoin. Learn to integrate vaults, Dai stability fees, and collateral management.

Integration Overview

// MakerDAO smart contracts
// Vat - Core accounting engine
// Join - Collateral adapters
// DAI - Stablecoin token
// Spotter - Price feed oracle

Key Features

Vaults

Create collateral vaults
Generate DAI
Manage debt

DSR

Dai Savings Rate
Passive yield
No lockup

Governance

MKR token
Executive votes
Parameter changes

Use Cases

Lending

Build lending apps using DAI as collateral or borrowing medium.

Payments

Accept DAI payments with zero settlement risk.