DeFi is changing the financial industry and the way we trade. Most importantly, it allows for designing new kinds of financial products. This course provides a deep dive into the possibilities of DeFi applications and products in trading and investing. Participants will learn about different products and applications as well as how to use them and how to evaluate their risks. The content is tailored for students of business, finance, and technology.
Pre-knowledge:
- Basic knowledge of Blockchain required
- Basic knowledge of the Blockchain ecosystems
Education Objectives
- Deep understanding of the Defi ecosystem, its products, and applications
- Knowledge of DeFi specific business models
- Hands-On skills using DeFi products and applications
- Deep understanding of DeFi markets and trading framework
- Understanding DeFi liquidity, market-making
After this course, you will be able to work as:
- Financial Advisor
- Product manager
- Project Manager
- Blockchain & technology consultant
- ICO/ STO/ IEO consultant
- Business development professional
This is what you’re walking away with:
- Use and consult on DeFi products
- Know what DeFi companies, products, and applications exist
- Know differences, opportunities, and risks of DeFi
- Know differences to traditional finance and disruptive potential of DeFi
During the Course
- 12 practical tasks and presentations
- 96 hrs of self-studies required
Course:
- DeFi ecosystem and developments
- DeFi specific business models
- DeFi opportunities: e.g. yield farming, flash loans, liquidity mining
- DeFi trading products and applications
Course Curriculum:
DeFi LANDSCAPE
Deep dive into DeFi ecosystem, leading companies
DEX VS CEX & LIQUIDITY POOLING VS ORDER BOOKS
From centralized to decentralized exchanges, design principles and implications of new forms of order books and market-making mechanisms
DEFI BUSINESS MODELS
Deep dive into DeFi business models & best practices
GAME THEORY AND DEFI TOKENONICS
Token models / token economics in DeFi, How to use game theory in business
DEFI APPLICATIONS: YIELD FARMING, FLASH LOANS
deep dive and practical showcase on yield farming projects and flash loans
DECENTRALIZED LOANS, TRADING, AND OTHER USE CASES
New forms of trading applications as well as products for professional and retail traders, DeFi on different Blockchains
