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by Seoyoung Kim (Author)
Get to know the building blocks of a new economy
The promise of decentralized finance (DeFi for those up on their financial lingo) as a disruptor to financial institutions makes it must-know for anyone involved in finance. DeFi For Dummies provides an easy-to-understand option for unraveling the past, present, and future of DeFi. Understand current DeFi applications, including how to build basic applications on the leading platforms, and get a look into the future's most promising new DeFi solutions. Staying ahead of the game is critical for finance professionals these days, and this Dummies guide makes it possible, with full coverage of how DeFi affects asset management, lending and borrowing, and investment markets. Wrap your mind around DeFi and start getting hands on, the Dummies way.
- Learn how the DeFi revolution started and where it's going
- Get insight into opportunities for getting started and building value with DeFi
- Discover the leading assets, exchanges, and marketplaces built on DeFi principles
- Create secure DeFi applications on established platforms
This book is great for current pros or active investors in the world of finance who need to get up to speed on the world of DeFi as quickly and clearly as possible.
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Sit down and enjoy a cup of decentralized finance
The new economy is here, and DeFi is at its hub. Wait, there is no hub--that's the point. This easy-to-understand guide will help you figure it out, with beginner-friendly explanations and examples. Set up your first Web3 wallet to make a decentralized loan, trade tokens on a decentralized exchange, and dabble in the metaverse. You can also take a deep dive into the underlying technology of DeFi to understand what fuels and secures decentralized activity. Looking to demystify decentralized assets, funds, loans, and markets? With the help of this clear For Dummies guide, you'll learn how to launch your own smart contracts and DeFi solutions.
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Author Biography
Seoyoung Kim, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Finance and Business Analytics at Santa Clara University and bestselling co-author of NFTs For Dummies. Seoyoung's expertise lies in innovative financial instruments, crypto-assets, and blockchain-based ventures, on which she has consulted and written extensively. She regularly gives workshops and talks to academic, legal, and financial institutions, both domestically and internationally.
