Aave (AAVE) vs Dai (DAI)

Aave is one of the leading decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, initially launched on Ethereum and then on various other blockchains. The platform offers lending and borrowing features across a wide range of cryptocurrencies, providing variable returns based on market conditions.

MakerDAO is an emblematic project of decentralized finance (DeFi) on Ethereum. The protocol is designed to issue and manage DAI, a decentralized stablecoin pegged to the US dollar. This is done through a combination of mechanisms, including a system that allows users to deposit collateral assets in order to borrow a certain amount of DAI. MakerDAO also has MKR, a governance token used to vote on various aspects of the protocol, including risk management strategies or the tokens accepted as collateral.