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Decentralized lending platform Sky has introduced a proposal to complete its shift away from Maker (MKR) by adopting SKY as its sole governance token and enabling staking rewards.
The proposal, posted to the Sky DAO forum on May 1, suggests the full switch will occur between May 15 and 19, after which downgrading from SKY back to MKR will no longer be possible.
Rune Christensen, co-founder of Sky, called the proposal a “major milestone” and fully supported the move, noting that dual token functionality had hindered exchange support.
Penalty for Delayed MKR to SKY Conversion
A key element of the proposal is a 1% penalty for delayed conversions from MKR to SKY, set to begin on September 18, increasing every three months thereafter. Delayed users will also receive fewer SKY tokens in return.
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This measure aims to encourage timely migration and accelerate SKY adoption by exchanges, as fragmentation has created liquidity challenges.
SKY Staking and Temporary Liquidation Freeze
Christensen emphasized that the introduction of SKY staking is the most impactful part of the proposal. USDS rewards tied to the protocol’s income will begin two to three weeks after the governance contract is upgraded, with 50% of earnings distributed.
To mitigate price manipulation risks, SKY liquidations are temporarily disabled during the early stages of the one-way token transition. Once liquidity stabilizes, Sky Governance will lift the freeze and restore long-term risk parameters.
Sky rebranded from Maker in August 2023, though backlash initially led to reconsidering the change. However, a November poll showed 79% of holders supported keeping the Sky brand moving forward.
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