Introduction To DeFi

 

Course Overview

This course introduces the foundations of DeFi and provides a practical overview of the main decentralized applications. It is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of DeFi and its implications for the future of finance.

 

What You'll Learn

• - Articulate the history and origins of decentralized finance
• - Define the key components of decentralized finance's infrastructure
• - Explain the problems decentralized finance is designed to solve and how
• - Identify myths or common misconceptions about decentralized finance

 

Skills You'll Gain

• - Smart Contract
• - Cryptography
• - Governance
• - Decentralized Protocols
• - Blockchain Mechanics

 

Details to Know

• Assessments: 4 quizzes
• Course: Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals
• Level: Beginner
• Recommended Experience: None
• Duration: 1 hour (approximately)
• Schedule: Flexible, learn at your own pace

 

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Course Modules

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Module 1: Introduction to DeFi Basics

Duration: 1 hour

Module Details: This module covers the fundamental concepts of DeFi, including its definition, basic principles, and key components. It provides an overview of how DeFi differs from traditional finance and its potential impact on the financial industry.

Content Included:

• 6 videos (Total 71 minutes)
• 2 readings (Total 20 minutes)
• 1 quiz (Total 30 minutes)

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Module 2: The History of DeFi

Duration: 1 hour

Module Details: This module provides a historical perspective of financial exchange, beginning with early barter systems, specie currency, fiat currency, and electronic transfers. It introduces the problems with the current financial system and the advent of cryptocurrency with Satoshi Nakamoto’s 2008 paper.

Content Included:

• 6 videos
• 2 readings
• 1 quiz

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Module 3: Differences Between DeFi and Traditional Finance

Duration: 1 hour

Module Details: This module explores the key differences between DeFi and traditional finance, including inefficiency, limited access, opacity, centralized control, and interoperability issues. It explains how DeFi addresses these problems.

Content Included:

• 5 videos
• 1 quiz

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Module 4: Key DeFi Metrics and Applications

Duration: 1 hour

Module Details: The final module covers important metrics used to evaluate DeFi applications, such as Total Value Locked (TVL) and transaction volume. It also explores various myths about DeFi and cryptocurrencies.

Content Included:

• 2 videos
• 1 quiz