Fundamentals of DeFi & Primitives

This course will introduce you to the world of digital primitives and their role in decentralized finance (DeFi). Through a combination of lectures, hands-on exercises, and real-world examples, students will learn about key DeFi protocols, smart contract development, token standards, decentralized exchanges, lending and borrowing, and more advanced topics in DeFi. By the end of the course, students will have a strong understanding of the current state of DeFi and its potential to revolutionize the financial industry.

Most recent Live Course Recording: September 25, 2024 – Found within the lesson below.

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Total Hours: 4

Live-Instructor Led Online: 3
Self-Study Hours: 1
Optional:
- Live Instructor-Led AMA (Ask-Me-Anything)

Learning Outcome:

Understand the basics of decentralized finance (DeFi) and its current state
Learn about digital primitives and their role in DeFi
Gain a solid understanding of key DeFi protocols and their uses
Learn how to create and interact with smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain
Understand the different token standards and their use cases in DeFi
Learn how to trade tokens on a decentralized exchange
Understand decentralized lending and borrowing protocols
Learn about more advanced DeFi protocols and use cases
Understand the current challenges and future developments in DeFi
Develop the ability to analyze and evaluate real-world DeFi projects