Decentralized Finance: The Future of Finance is a set of four courses taught by Campbell R. Harvey (Professor of Finance at the Fuqua School of Business, Duke University, and a Research Associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research) that focus on decentralized finance (DeFi). In this first course, we begin by exploring the origins of DeFi and take a broad historical view from the earliest barter economies, such as the first peer-to-peer exchanges of bartering, to present day. The course also looks at historical examples of money having value even though it is not officially backed.
This course is part of the Decentralized Finance (DeFi): The Future of Finance Specialization
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About this Course
Having some background knowledge of interest rate mechanics; basic financial concepts; familiarity with collateral; and money supply is helpful.
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Articulate the history and origins of decentralized finance
Define the key components of decentralized finance's infrastructure
Explain which problems decentralized finance is designed to solve and how
Identify myths or common misconceptions about decentralized finance
Skills you will gain
- Cryptography
- Smart Contract
- Decentralized Protocols
- governance
- Blockchain Mechanics
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
The History of Decentralized Finance
DeFi Foundations
Problems DeFi Solves
DeFi Myths and Facts
Reviews
- 5 stars83.16%
- 4 stars14.27%
- 3 stars1.89%
- 2 stars0.41%
- 1 star0.24%
TOP REVIEWS FROM DECENTRALIZED FINANCE (DEFI) INFRASTRUCTURE
I personally would prefer a little bit more challenging tests and more of practical work.
However, I really enjoyed the course and are planning to continue.
I am very please with this course. The professor is amazing! The concepts are revolutionary. I am very glad, I am able to take this course.
Great introduction into DeFi, the professor walks us through key definitions, a bit of history, potential applications and common misunderstandings about this space. Good launching pad to dive deeper
I have fore-read about blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, yet, this course was an excellent way to structure and review my knowledge. I am sure to join the next course of this specialization!
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