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Introduction to DeFi: The Complete Beginners Guide

Master the concepts of Decentralized Finance (DeFi), including protocols, associated risks, and diverse applications, empowering you to navigate and thrive in the dynamic landscape of decentralized finance.

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Introduction to DeFi: The Complete Beginners Guide
Prerequisites and Eligibility
  • Have a basic understanding of financial concepts
  • Familiarity with buying and making transactions in cryptocurrencies
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What You Will Learn
1
Evolution of Finance and Defi Concepts

Learn about the Evolution of Finance and Decentralized Finance (Defi) Concepts.

2
Master Vital Defi Concepts

Master Vital Defi Concepts Like Gas Fees, Smart Contracts, Price Oracles, and Governance.

3
Handle Cryptocurrency Transactions

Handle Cryptocurrency Transactions, Verify Contract Addresses, and Onboard/Offboard Funds in Defi.

4
Explore Defi Protocols

Explore Defi Protocols, Exchanges, Stablecoins, Money Markets, and Synthetics.

5
Assess Risks in Cryptocurrencies

Assess Risks in Cryptocurrencies and Defi, Including User, Market, Security, and Regulatory Risk

6
Utilize Analytics Tools

Utilize Analytics Tools to Analyze Metrics, Track Portfolios, and Conduct Project Analysis in Defi.

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Curriculum

1. Evolution of Finance

Learning Objective: Understand the historical development of finance and its evolution into decentralized finance (DeFi).

Topics:

  • Overview of Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
  • Introduction to DeFi
  • CeFi vs. DeFi
  • History of DeFi (DeFi 1.0-DeFi 3.0)
  • Web3 Wallets
  • How to Find Web3 Wallet?

2. Introduction to DeFi

Learning Objective: Gain an overview of the decentralized financial ecosystem, including decentralized exchanges (DEXs), stablecoins, money markets, synthetics, and insurance.

Topics:

  • Introduction to Decentralized Financial Ecosystem
  • Decentralized Exchanges (DEXs)
  • DEX – Demonstration
  • Decentralized Stablecoins
  • Decentralized Money Markets
  • Money Market – Demonstration
  • Decentralized Synthetics
  • Decentralized Insurance

3. Vital DeFi Concepts

Learning Objective: Master key DeFi concepts like gas fees, smart contracts, token generation, price oracles, prediction markets, governance, liquidity pools, and staking/yield farming.

Topics:

  • Introduction to Vital DeFi Concepts
  • Gas and Other Fees
  • Smart Contract
  • Token Generation – Demonstration
  • Price Oracles
  • Prediction Market
  • Prediction Market – Demonstration
  • DAOs and Governance
  • Governance – Demonstration
  • Liquidity Pool
  • Impermanent Loss
  • Staking and Yield Farming

4. Risk Inherent to Cryptocurrencies

Learning Objective: Identify and assess the various risks associated with cryptocurrencies, including user risks, market risks, security risks, and regulatory risks.

Topics:

  • Overview of Risks Inherent to Cryptocurrencies
  • User Risks
  • Market Risks
  • Security Risks
  • Regulatory Risks
  • Regulatory Risk Case Study – Demonstration

5. Risk Inherent to DeFi

Learning Objective: Explore the unique risks inherent to DeFi, such as black swan events, smart contract risk, risk repetition, and rug pulls.

Topics:

  • Overview of Risks Inherent to DeFi
  • Black Swan Events
  • Smart Contract Risk
  • Risk Repetition
  • Rug Pulls

6. Ramping Up and Cashing Out

Learning Objective: Learn the best practices for onboarding and offboarding cryptocurrencies, including web3 wallet usage, contract address verification, onboarding fiat, and cashing out crypto.

Topics:

  • Introduction to Ramping Up and Cashing Out
  • Web3 Wallet: Best Practices
  • How to Verify a Contract Address?
  • Onboarding Fiat
  • Cashing Out Crypto

7. Analytics and Resources

Learning Objective: Discover essential analytics tools and resources for conducting analysis, measuring metrics, utilizing portfolio trackers, exploring blockchain repositories, and performing project analysis in the DeFi space.

Topics

  • Introduction to Analytics and Resources
  • Conducting Analysis and Measuring Analytics
  • Portfolio Trackers
  • Blockchain Repositories and RPCs
  • Project Analysis
Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Will there be any other learning material other than self-paced videos?

Yes, you will experience KnowledgeHut's immersive learning in an on-demand format. This will include e-learning material to help you:

  • LEARN with recall quizzes, interactive ebooks, and case studies
  • ASSESS your skills progression with diagnostic, module-level, and final assessments
  • PRACTICE with real-world simulations and Cloud Labs
  • GAIN INSIGHTS with real-time reports and analytics on how you're progressing, your learning challenges, and suggestions of sections to revisit to build competency in the required areas.

2. Can I pursue this course along with my full-time job?

Yes, our online course is designed to give you flexibility to skill up as per your convenience. The course is delivered in a Self-Paced mode so that you can balance your work and learning as per your schedule.

3. Will I earn a certificate on completion of this online course?

Yes! Upon passing this online course, you will receive a signed certificate of completion from KnowledgeHut. Thousands of KnowledgeHut alumni use their course certificate to demonstrate skills to employers and their networks.

KnowledgeHut’s online courses is well-regarded by industry experts, who contribute to our curriculum and use our tech programs to train their own teams.

4. Can I cancel my enrolment? Do I get a refund?

You can cancel your enrolment and receive refunds in line with our Cancellations and Refunds policy found at https://www.knowledgehut.com/refund-policy.

5. Will I earn a certificate on completion of this course?

Yes! Upon passing this course, you will receive a signed certificate of completion from KnowledgeHut. Thousands of KnowledgeHut alumni use their course certificate to demonstrate skills to employers and their networks.

KnowledgeHut’s courses are well-regarded by industry experts, who contribute to our curriculum and use our tech programs to train their own teams.

6. Does this course have a Money-Back Guarantee?

Yes, it does! In the unlikely event that you are not satisfied with the course, and you wish to withdraw within the first seven days, we’ll issue a 100% refund. Refer to our Online Self-Paced Courses Refund Policy for more details.

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