Data on MakerDAO
Available data sources to support learning
Last updated
Available data sources to support learning
Last updated
RapidAPI - Mac
Returns data in JSON format
RStudio - Mac and Windows
Require transforming of openapi.json files into R scripts, can be quickly done via ChatGPT (sample script available below)
Easier manipulation of return data (e.g., parse json data into table formats)
openapi.json files are available to download via API webpages and the Open API json files tab below
First, try out the API endpoints using web interface or API tools such as RapidAPI.
Then, write R scripts to access specific API endpoints, retrieve data of interest, and parse them into table formats (e.g., csv, xlxs).
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MakerDAO Governance Tracker
CSV exports available on the tracker's website
Comprehensive API endpoints
Maker Burn
Rundown of collaterals and other financial information (e.g., expenses, treasury) via a nice web interface
Maker Governance Portal
Website with great UI to explore information on proposals and delegates
Limited API endpoints covering key governance metrics
Dune Analytics
Crowdsourced, customizable dashboards that retrieve and visualize data on blockchains.
Provides powerful analysis with simple SQL queries
MakerDAO - Dashboard by @SebVentures
Crypto Data Aggregators
Data aggregators can provide data on:
distribution of tokens
transaction fees on the Ethereum blockchain
costs of borrowing governance tokens
