{"id":"sky","title":"SKY","content":"**SKY** is a native currency of the decentralized [Sky Protocol](https://iq.wiki/wiki/skymoney) (prev. [MakerDAO](https://iq.wiki/wiki/makerdao)). It is an upgrade of [MKR](https://iq.wiki/wiki/mkr) - the [governance token](https://iq.wiki/wiki/governance-tokens) on the now-rebranded [MakerDAO](https://iq.wiki/wiki/makerdao). [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-6cevu6b7oko)\n\n## Overview\n\nIn August 2024, [MakerDAO](https://iq.wiki/wiki/makerdao) rebranded to Sky and announced the names of its upgraded tokens, [SKY](https://iq.wiki/wiki/sky) and [USDS](https://iq.wiki/wiki/usds) which holders of its old tokens, [MKR](https://iq.wiki/wiki/mkr) and [DAI](https://iq.wiki/wiki/dai), can switch to. The release of the names followed its confirmation of upgrades to its token ecosystem. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-6cevu6b7oko)[\\[4\\]](#cite-id-rehigcjb7ua)\n\nIn September 2024, [SKY](https://iq.wiki/wiki/sky) was launched, joining [MKR](https://iq.wiki/wiki/mkr) to power the open and sustainable [Sky ecosystem](https://iq.wiki/wiki/skymoney). By upgrading MKR to SKY at a rate of 1:24,000, users can interact with the Sky ecosystem. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-6cevu6b7oko)[\\[2\\]](#cite-id-89uyv63sr8v)\n\nWhile only MKR can still be used to vote onchain for governance proposals, decentralized SKY token voting is planned for the future. Users will also be able to Activate and Seal their SKY tokens to accumulate Activation Token Rewards. With the Sky Protocol, users can receive rewards without giving up control of their supplied assets. Upgrading is optional. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-6cevu6b7oko)[\\[2\\]](#cite-id-89uyv63sr8v)[\\[3\\]](#cite-id-uhrbcgx3qnm)\n\n### Utility\n\nAlthough [MKR](https://iq.wiki/wiki/mkr) is still being used as a governance token in the [Sky ecosystem](https://iq.wiki/wiki/skymoney), the [SKY](https://iq.wiki/wiki/sky) token is planned for governance use in the future. Through a voting process, SKY holders would determine the business logic and risk management parameters for each collateral asset and type of CDP. [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-89uyv63sr8v)\n\nThe governance voting process is set to follow a continuous approval voting method, enabling holders to cast votes for multiple proposals using their MKR holdings. They would also have the flexibility to create new proposals or modify their existing votes at any time. [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-89uyv63sr8v)[\\[3\\]](#cite-id-uhrbcgx3qnm)\n\n## Ongoing $75M Token Buyback Program\n\nSince late February 2025, Sky has executed a systematic buyback of its SKY token using its own USDS stablecoin. Over six months, the protocol has spent a total of $75 million on repurchasing 73 million SKY tokens to reduce circulating supply and support price stabilization. [\\[6\\]](#cite-id-wEaSCAkZAs)\n\n### Market Impact\n\n* Since the buyback launch, SKY's price has increased by approximately 8%, rising from ~6.3 cents to over 6.85 cents.\n* In August alone, Sky bought back 73 million SKY for 5.5 million USDS.\n* The token saw a brief surge to 9.6 cents in late July, nearing its all-time high (just above 10 cents), before sliding again with broader market fluctuations. 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