
Learn how tether maintains a 1-to-1 peg to the US dollar, and how MakerDAO issues Dai via 150% overcollateralization, governed by MKR with stability fee and liquidation penalties in DeFi.
Trace the rise from centralized exchanges to decentralized platforms, and see how automated market makers and liquidity pools—using the constant product formula x*y=k—enable continuous trading and price discovery on Uniswap.
Understand how DeFi insurance mitigates smart contract vulnerabilities, security risks, and regulatory uncertainty, and learn how governance-driven coverage from Nexus Mutual and Cover Protocol works.
Explore the basics of economics, including scarcity and the supply-demand dynamic, and use inflation and interest rates to understand market indicators and the link to stock and crypto behavior.
Explore how ethereum drives fintech, proptech, gaming, and digital identity, and preview the rise of decentralized physical infrastructure networks (deep) with projects like filecoin, helium, and hive mapper.
This is a comprehensive course designed to demystify the world of digital currencies, decentralized finance and decentralized physical infrastructure. As we stand on the cusp of a financial revolution, this course offers a deep dive into the genesis, growth, and future prospects of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, paralleling the transformative trajectory of the internet.
Discover the roots of digital currencies, beginning with the visionary ideals of the cypherpunks and the groundbreaking creation of Bitcoin. Explore the mechanics of blockchain technology, the backbone of cryptocurrencies, providing a new paradigm for secure, transparent, and decentralized transactions.
Venture into the world of Ethereum and smart contracts, where finance merges with technology, enabling a universe of programmable, autonomous agreements beyond mere currency exchange. Witness the rise and challenges of Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and grasp the nuanced landscape of cryptocurrency regulation, particularly the pivotal role of the SEC.
Transition from traditional banking to the innovative realm of Decentralized Finance (DeFi), where traditional financial intermediaries are replaced with smart contracts on blockchain. Delve into the economics of cryptocurrencies, understanding the impact of market dynamics, inflation, interest rates on this new asset class and understanding decentralized hhysical infrastructure (Depin)
Through a series of lectures encompassing real-world scenarios, case studies, and future predictions, this course not only traces the history of digital finance but also equips you with the knowledge to navigate its future. Whether you're a novice curious about digital currencies or a seasoned enthusiast seeking to deepen your understanding of DeFi, this course offers valuable insights into the burgeoning intersection of technology and finance.
Join us on 'Crypto Disrupting Finance: The Rise of Blockchain and Crypto' to uncover the potential of digital finance and prepare yourself for the future of money and investments in an increasingly digital world.