Sparking MakerDAO's Next Evolution
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Episode Summary
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.
Time Stamps
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