Sparking MakerDAO's Next Evolution

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In this episode, we explore the exciting world of Maker SubDAOs, featuring Nadia Alvarez (COO) and Sam MacPherson (CEO) of Phoenix Labs. As a pioneering R&D smart contract firm and a key player in the development of Spark Protocol, we discuss the launch of Phoenix Labs, the vital role of ecosystem actors in Maker's Endgame, and the latest SparkLend protocol updates.

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  • 0:00 Intro

  • 1:20 What is Phoenix Labs and Spark Protocol

  • 3:22 How & Why Phoenix Labs Was Formed

  • 6:50 The Introduction of Ecosystem Actors

  • 8:04 Transitioning from Core Units to Phoenix Labs

  • 10:00 Overcoming Endgame's Challenges

  • 13:40 Spark Protocol Updates

  • 16:04 Other Product Features

  • 18:06 How Spark Might Onboard New Protocols

  • 21:34 Current Spark Governance

  • 23:17 Spark's Oracle Feeds

  • 25:13 Collaboration with External Projects

  • 26:36 Spark Reconnects with Users

  • 29:42 SubDAO Governance

  • 31:22 ATLAS Guidance

  • 32:00 Betting on Maker Governance

  • 33:49 Spark's Rapid Growth

  • 37:28 Profit Share Agreement with Aave

  • 39:18 Friendly Forks & Public Goods

  • 41:05 How SubDAOs Interact

  • 43:45 Battling Service Provider Entrenchment

  • 45:30 SPK Launch

  • 48:22 Fond Maker Memories

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