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DeFi Introduction: Decentralized Finance With Cryptocurrency

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This beginner-friendly course gives you a clear and practical understanding of Decentralized Finance (DeFi), which is a fast-growing movement that's transforming traditional banking, investing, and lending. You’ll learn how to use decentralized apps (dApps) without needing a bank or broker. By the end of the course, you’ll know how to safely explore DeFi tools, earn passive income through staking and liquidity pools, and understand how protocols like Uniswap, Aave, and Compound work. What you’ll learn: What is DeFi and how it differs from traditional finance Key concepts: smart contracts, wallets, DEXs, tokens, stablecoins How to use Metamask and Phantom wallets to access DeFi platforms How decentralized exchanges (DEXs) work (Uniswap, Jupiter, etc.) Introduction to lending/borrowing on platforms like Aave and Compound Yield farming and staking: how users earn rewards Risks, scams, and best security practices in DeFi How to track your portfolio and stay updated Who this course is for: Beginners interested in crypto and blockchain technology Investors looking to diversify into DeFi opportunities Tech-savvy learners curious about Web3 and the future of finance Anyone who wants to learn how to earn passive income through DeFi No prior crypto experience needed. You’ll get step-by-step guidance, simple explanations, and hands-on examples. Invest in your future! Enroll today!

Syllabus

  • Introduction and welcome
  • Practical DeFi example
  • Common DeFi applications

Taught by

Alex Genadinik

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