This course introduces you to the fundamentals that power the Decentralized Financial (DeFi) System. Our goal is to have you walk away an informed user of the applications, tools & techniques underlying the DeFi System.
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Essentials & Foundations
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Essentials & Foundations
This course is part of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) for Everyone Specialization
Instructor: Bina Ramamurthy
Sponsored by BrightStar Care
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
Recommended experience
17 hours to complete
3 weeks at 5 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
You will learn how to use cryptocurrencies on a test network.
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Assessments
4 assignments
Taught in English
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This course is part of the Decentralized Finance (DeFi) for Everyone Specialization
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There are 4 modules in this course
In this module, we introduce the concept of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and the fundamentals that power the DeFi system. Additionally, we explore decentralized identity and how to mange it to transact on an Ethereum, blockchain-based test network.
What's included
4 videos1 reading1 assignment
In this module, we will explore smart contracts, enabling technologies, and the scaling solution offered in Ethereum Layer 2.
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4 videos1 reading1 assignment
We discuss Decentralized Applications (DApps) and the role of Web 3.0 technologies in this module. We also explore crypto-related features on a centralized exchange.
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4 videos1 reading1 assignment
In this module, we focus on the use of coins and tokens as cryptocurrencies. We also explore the evolution of standards.
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4 videos1 reading1 assignment1 programming assignment
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