Reflexer Ungovernance Token (FLX) is the native token of the Reflexer Finance protocol. It is designed to minimise governance interventions in the long-term operation of its main product, RAI, a non-pegged stable asset backed by Ethereum (ETH). FLX's purpose is to act as a backstop mechanism and facilitate the ungovernance of the Reflexer ecosystem.
Reflexer Ungovernance works by utilising an on-chain Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) controller to stabilise the target price of RAI without pegging it to any fiat currency. FLX tokens play a critical role in the protocol's backstop mechanism. In the event that the RAI system experiences insolvency issues, new FLX tokens are minted and auctioned to address any debt and restore balance. Additionally, FLX holders can engage in ungoverning processes, gradually removing governance decisions from the protocol, focusing on long-term autonomy and security.
The potential use cases for Reflexer Ungovernance include:
Reflexer Ungovernance was inspired by concerns over the centralisation risks associated with MakerDAO's DAI. Founded by Stefan Ionescu, Reflexer Finance was developed to create a decentralised, autonomous stable asset model. Key milestones include the introduction of RAI on the Ethereum mainnet in 2021, the removal of governance via the ungovernance mechanism in 2022, and several funding rounds that supported its growth and development. The protocol's strategic focus on Ethereum as the sole collateral and the use of innovative control mechanisms characterise its evolution.