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# Sky Protocol
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**Type:** DeFi lending protocol (formerly MakerDAO)
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**Status:** Active
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**Domain:** internet-finance
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## Overview
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Sky Protocol (formerly MakerDAO) is a DeFi lending protocol offering the Sky Savings Rate (SSR), a governance-controlled stablecoin yield mechanism.
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## Timeline
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- **2026-05-01** — Sky Savings Rate (SSR) offering 5-8% APY depending on governance decisions, competing with Aave and Morpho in the DeFi lending market
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## Key Metrics (May 2026)
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- **Sky Savings Rate:** 5-8% APY (governance-controlled)
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- **Position:** Major DeFi lending protocol alongside Aave and Morpho
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## Mechanism
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The Sky Savings Rate is set through governance decisions, allowing the protocol to adjust yields based on market conditions and protocol strategy. This represents a transition from the original MakerDAO DSR mechanism.
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## Market Context
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Sky Protocol competes in the 3-10% APY stablecoin lending market, significantly above traditional bank savings rates (~0.01%) and roughly competitive with high-yield online savings accounts (4-5%). |