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DeFi For Dummies

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DeFi For Dummies by Seoyoung Kim serves as an accessible introduction to the world of decentralized finance. It explains how blockchain technology is applied to finance, enabling users to manage assets without traditional intermediaries. The book covers the principles of DeFi, including cryptocurrencies and smart contracts, and is designed to help readers understand and participate in this evolving financial landscape.
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You might enjoy this book if you're curious about decentralised finance and want to understand its potential to revolutionise traditional financial systems. This guide is designed for beginners, offering a straightforward introduction to crypto assets, blockchain technology, and how they can be used in investment strategies.

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DeFi For Dummies

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Get to know the building blocks of a new economy

The promise of decentralised finance (DeFi for those up on their financial lingo) as a disruptor to financial institutions makes it a 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.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119906803

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 December 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 221.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 336

About the Author

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.

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