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Maker (MKR) is a DeFi protocol on the Ethereum blockchain. It is popularly known for its Multi-Collateral Dai (MCD) system that allows users to leverage assets to create or borrow Dai, a community-managed stablecoin.

A two-token system powers the protocol:

• Dai: Dai is a stablecoin created as a viable alternative to volatile cryptocurrencies and a new form of the financial system.
• MKR: The token is used to maintain Dai’s stability and acts as a counterweight to price fluctuations.

The MKR token has a variety of use cases, including:

• Governance: MKR is primarily utilized as a governance token. Holders of MKR tokens may actively engage in ecosystem governance and vote on ideas that influence Dai stablecoin’s usage. 
• Utility: MKR is used to settle platform fees and interest, including stability fees and liquidation penalties. Even fees from collateralized debt positions (CDP) that enable the creation of Dai are paid in MKR. 
• Recapitalization Resource: If a portion of Maker’s collateral portfolio becomes under-collateralized, Maker will generate more MKR tokens to acquire cash. This essentially adds new capital to the economy and returns it to solvency.

The Maker Protocol produces new Dai using smart contracts known as Maker Vaults. These contracts are written using different online UIs and applications (like Oasis Borrow or Instadapp) that effectively serve as gateways to the network. Users have to deposit collateral to produce/withdraw Dai from the platform, which they must repay along with stability fees.

The Dai stablecoin is backed by currencies locked as collateral in the Maker system. It is primarily used to borrow and repay money on the MakerDAO platform. The borrowed Dai can be used for any online transactions.

Meanwhile, Maker (MKR) is utilized to keep this system running. The MKR coin both stabilizes and counteracts volatility in the price of Dai. MKR is created (minted) if the price of Dai falls too low. Similarly, if it rises too much, MKR is destroyed (burned).

MakerDAO was founded in 2014 in California by Rune Christensen. Rune was a Danish entrepreneur and programmer who also co-founded a recruiting firm called Try China. He shifted his focus to blockchain technology after he became interested in crypto in 2011. The 2014 Mt. Gox’s hack and subsequent collapse inspired Christensen to investigate the idea of stablecoins.

In December 2017, Christensen and his team launched Dai stablecoin on the Ethereum mainnet.

In October 2018, Dai became the first cross-chain ERC-20 token to be launched on Wanchain, the world’s first decentralized blockchain interoperability solution.

In October 2019, it achieved its breakthrough when Ledn used MakerDAO to disburse loans to the unbanked.

In December 2019, the Maker Foundation transferred the control of MKR to Maker Governance.

The platform published its Endgame plan in June 2022, proposing a new model for DAOs dubbed MetaDAO and an enhanced version of synthetic ETH.

Maker (MKR) was launched on the Ethereum network. As a result, Ethereum’s proof-of-work (PoW) consensus mechanism ensures the protocol’s security. Furthermore, Maker’s smart contracts are frequently examined by well-known auditing firms. The platform also hosts frequent bug bounties while adhering to formal verification standards, providing users with top-notch security.

To optimize security, though, users must also exercise caution and adopt safe practices. Most hackers and online frauds target individuals rather than protocols and platforms. Online crypto wallets or hot wallets are particularly vulnerable to the compromise of private keys.

Thus, using cold (hardware) wallets is necessary for optimal security. They store private keys offline, putting them at a safe distance from hackers. Ledger’s hardware wallets serve this purpose well and make Maker fully secure for its users. 

Maker (MKR) is available on several centralized (CEXs) and decentralized (DEXs) exchanges globally. The problem with CEXs, however, is that they don’t provide complete ownership to users, retaining control over their private keys. Moreover, CEXs usually implement strict KYC regimes that can jeopardize users’ privacy.

Ledger Live enables you to simultaneously purchase and transfer MKR to your Ledger hardware wallet. You can even use your PayPal account or debit/credit cards to purchase MKR on Ledger. The process is simple and involves the following steps:

1. Get a Ledger hardware wallet.
2. Set up Ledger Live on desktop or mobile.
3. Connect Ledger Live with your Ledger device.
4. Install the Ethereum (ERC-20) application 
5. Start buying MKR using Ledger Live and its partners: Coinify and Wyre.