Mirror Protocol
Crypto Overview
Overview
Mirror Protocol is a DeFi protocol built on the Terra blockchain that enables the creation of synthetic assets called mAssets. These synthetic assets track the price of real-world assets like stocks, commodities, and other financial instruments.
Purpose and Utility
The MIR token serves as the governance token for the Mirror Protocol ecosystem. Token holders can participate in protocol governance by voting on proposals and parameter changes. MIR tokens are also used for incentivizing liquidity provision and staking.
Business Model Evaluation
The core functionality involves creating synthetic assets that mirror real-world asset prices. While this provides a way to gain price exposure to traditional assets, it relies heavily on collateralized debt positions and lending mechanisms that resemble interest-bearing products.
Platform Activity
Following the collapse of Terra/LUNA in May 2022, Mirror Protocol's activity and usage have declined significantly. The protocol has faced multiple exploits and security issues. While still operational on Terra Classic, development activity has been minimal since the Terra ecosystem collapse.
Token Distribution
Token distribution information suggests a significant portion was allocated to the project team and early investors, with relatively short vesting periods. The project's marketing focused heavily on potential returns rather than technological development.
Crypto Impact
To assign a comfort level investing in Mirror Protocol from a halal perspective we need to determine whether it has a net positive or negative impact.
Towards this end, the table below is used to tally all the positive and negative considerations our members can think of related to Mirror Protocol.
If you don’t see something that should be listed, positive or negative, feel free to submit your own contribution using the button “Contribute”.
We will review your contribution for accuracy before publication.
Importantly, you can review listed contributions and vote on which one you think has the greatest impact, positive or negative.
You only have one vote per asset so use it wisely.
You can change your vote if you change your mind.