Credit/Macro/Crypto Analyst, Former Credit/MA PM

Rose Choy

Crypto

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<li>Decentralized organizations are still struggling to find the “right” way to govern themselves and there are well-known tradeoffs between decentralization and efficiency.</li>
<li>MKR tokens (governance tokens of MakerDAO) suffer from lack of alignment of incentives for tokenholders and protocol governance which is evident in the token price performance.</li>
<li>The trade is to sell or short the token as we do not see any benefits to tokenholders if incentives are not aligned and decision making continues to be inefficient.</li>
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Decentralized organizations are still struggling to find the “right” way to govern themselves and there are well-known tradeoffs between decentralization and efficiency.
MKR tokens (governance tokens of MakerDAO) suffer from lack of alignment of incentives for tokenholders and protocol governance which is evident in the token price performance.
The trade is to sell or short the token as we do not see any benefits to tokenholders if incentives are not aligned and decision making continues to be inefficient.


Sell MKR Token- DAO Governance Wars and Centralization Means MKR Token Will Go Nowhere

Crypto Research and Data, Delphi Digital

Delphi Digital

Crypto Research and Data

Institutional-Grade Crypto Research & Data

Delphi Digital seeks to produce unbiased, actionable content for our clients on critical themes affecting digital assets and distributed ledger technology. Our team is committed to providing investors and institutions with key insights through a diverse suite of products including individual project analysis, bespoke research, and tailored consulting services.

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<li>Traditional equities confer specific rights to their holders, such as voting power and dividends. Tokens offer distinct advantages, including implementation versatility, composability—especially within DeFi—and other functionalities unattainable with securities.</li>
<li>The innovative designs of tokens play a pivotal role; they not only channel value back to the token holders but also exert a direct impact on the token’s market value.</li>
<li>In this report, we explore four value accrual mechanisms implemented by tokens. These include: (i) Buyback and Burn; (ii) Real Yield; (iii) Tax-Tokens; and (iv) Book Value Tokens</li>
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Traditional equities confer specific rights to their holders, such as voting power and dividends. Tokens offer distinct advantages, including implementation versatility, composability—especially within DeFi—and other functionalities unattainable with securities.
The innovative designs of tokens play a pivotal role; they not only channel value back to the token holders but also exert a direct impact on the token’s market value.
In this report, we explore four value accrual mechanisms implemented by tokens. These include: (i) Buyback and Burn; (ii) Real Yield; (iii) Tax-Tokens; and (iv) Book Value Tokens


More Than Just Governance: Unpacking Value Accrual Mechanisms in Crypto

Maker (MKR CURNCY)

Sell MKR Token- DAO Governance Wars and Centralization Means MKR Token Will Go Nowhere

Decentralization in DAOs sounds ideal, but lack of alignment in incentives between MKR token and the protocol governance is the key challenge....

Rose Choy

More Than Just Governance: Unpacking Value Accrual Mechanisms in Crypto

Tokens offer distinct advantages over traditional equities, with versatile implementation and unique functionalities unattainable with securities....

Delphi Digital

Sell MKR Token- DAO Governance Wars and Centralization Means MKR Token Will Go Nowhere

Decentralization in DAOs sounds ideal, but lack of alignment in incentives between MKR token and the protocol governance is the key challenge....

Rose Choy

More Than Just Governance: Unpacking Value Accrual Mechanisms in Crypto

​Tokens offer distinct advantages over traditional equities, with versatile implementation and unique functionalities unattainable with securities....

Delphi Digital

Tokens offer distinct advantages over traditional equities, with versatile implementation and unique functionalities unattainable with securities....