Dai (DAI) vs Figure Heloc (FIGR_HELOC)

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.

This project is building the foundational protocol layer for institutional debt markets on blockchain. Powered by Provenance Blockchain, Figure Connect and Figure Markets are transforming the way loan assets are originated, traded, and settled. Figure Connect functions as a primary market for credit—standardizing and tokenizing debt assets such as HELOCs and private credit into composable on-chain formats. Figure Markets acts as a secondary trading venue, enabling 24/7 settlement of these digital loan assets through decentralized custody, with support for both crypto and fiat on/off ramps. Together, they offer an integrated protocol for real-world asset finance, with deep roots in the lending ecosystem.