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CoinGecko – How to DeFi
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) is disrupting the traditional financial sector at a breakneck speed. Use this book to gain insight into the novel financial innovations enabled by DeFi. Join us in this exciting adventure of redefining finance!
Note: This is an eBook. Purchasers will receive PDF, ePub, and Mobi versions of this book for download.
“Probably the most comprehensive DeFi Manual out there, a must-read.”
Hugh Karp, Founder of Nexus Mutual
How To DeFi: Beginner
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) is fast disrupting the traditional financial sector. This updated version of How To DeFi is a must-read book for anyone looking to learn DeFi. It is packed with simple explanations and step-by-step guides to help you understand and get started in this fast-developing ecosystem.
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Get immediately download CoinGecko – How to DeFi
Chapters included in this book
Part One: Centralized & Decentralized Finance
Chapter 1: The Traditional Financial Institutions
The Banks
Decentralized Finance vs Traditional Finance
Chapter 2: What is Decentralized Finance (DeFi)?
The DeFi Ecosystem
How Decentralized is DeFi
Part Two: Getting into DeFi
Chapter 3: The Decentralized Layer: Ethereum
What is Ethereum?
What is Smart Contract?
What are Decentralized Applications?
Chapter 4: Ethereum Wallets
Custodial vs Non Custodial Wallets
Argent Wallet
Metamask Wallet
Part Three: Deep Diving into DeFi
Chapter 5: Decentralized Stablecoins
Maker
Maker’s Collateral Ratio, Stability Fee
Dai Savings Rate
Sai vs Dai
Minting and Saving Dai
Chapter 6: Decentralized Lending and Borrowing
Compound
Borrowing and Lending on Compound
Compound Governance
Aave
Borrowing and Lending on Aave
Aave Governance
Chapter 7: Decentralized Exchanges
Uniswap
Liquidity Pools
Automated Market Makers Mechanism
1inch
Dex Aggregators
Chapter 8: Decentralized Derivatives
Synthetix
Synthetic Assets
Minting Synthetic Assets
Opyn
What are Options?
How does Opyn Work?
Chapter 9: Decentralized Fund Management
TokenSets
What Kind of Sets are There?
How are Sets Helpful?
Chapter 10: Decentralized Lottery
PoolTogether
Why Bother with Decentralized Lotteries?
PoolTogether Token and Governance
Chapter 11: Decentralized Payments
Sablier
What does Streaming Payment Mean?
Why is Streaming Payment Important?
Chapter 12: Decentralized Insurance
Nexus Mutual
Buying Insurance with Nexus Mutual
Other Insurance Platforms
Chapter 13: Governance
Aragon
What is Aragon Court?
Who uses Aragon?
Snapshot
What are the Shortcomings of Using Snapshot?
How to Vote Using Snapshot?
Chapter 14: DeFi Dashboard
Zapper
What is a Dashboard?
Using Zapper Dashboard
Part Four: DeFi in Action
Chapter 15: DeFi in Action
Surviving Argentina’s High Inflation
Uniswap’s Ban
Chapter 16: DeFi is the Future, and the Future is Now
DeFi is the Future, and the Future is Now
What about DeFi User Experience?
How To DeFi: Advanced
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) has already existed since 2018, but it has recently witnessed a surge in popularity in the first half of 2021 with no ceiling in sight. Use this book to gain insight into the novel financial innovations enabled by DeFi. Join us in this exciting adventure of redefining finance.
Note: This is an eBook. Purchasers will receive PDF, ePub, and Mobi versions of this book for download.
Get immediately download CoinGecko – How to DeFi
Chapters included in this book
Part One: State of DeFi
Chapter 1: DeFi Snapshot
DeFi Summer 2020
DeFi Ecosystem
Rise of Gas Fees
DeFi is Going Mainstream
Chapter 2: DeFi Activities
Yield Farming
Liquidity Mining
Airdrops
Initial DEX Offerings (IDO)
Yield Farming: Step-by-Step Guide
Part Two: Evaluating DeFi Sectors
Chapter 3: Decentralized Exchanges
Types of DEX
Automated Market Makers (AMMs)
The Various Automated Market Makers (AMMs)
What are the differentiators between the AMMs?
Chapter 4: DEX
Aggregators
DEX Aggregator Protocols
DEX Aggregator’s Performance Factors
Which DEX Aggregator offers the most value?
Chapter 5: Decentralized Lending & Borrowing
Overview of Lending & Borrowing Protocols
Protocols Deep Dive
Lending and Borrowing Rates
Chapter 6: Decentralized Stablecoins and Stableassets
What are Algorithmic Stablecoins and Stableassets?
How has Algorithmic Stablecoins fared so far?
The Next Generation of Algorithmic Stablecoins and Stableassets
Chapter 7: Decentralized Derivatives
Decentralized Perpetuals
Decentralized Options
Synthetic Assets
Chapter 8: Decentralized Insurance
What is Insurance?
How does Insurance work?
Does Crypto need Insurance?
DeFi Insurance Protocols
Comparison between Nexus Mutual and Cover Protocol
Part Three: Emerging DeFi Categories
Chapter 9: Decentralized Indices
DeFi ETF Landscape
Comparing the Protocol Indices
Chapter 10: Decentralized Prediction Markets
How do Prediction Protocols work?
What are the other key differences between Augur and Omen?
Chapter 11: Decentralized Fixed-Interest Rate Protocols
Overview of Fixed Interest Rates Protocols
Which FIRP should I use?
Chapter 12: Decentralized Yield Aggregators
Yield Aggregators Protocols
Comparison of Yield Aggregators
Part 4: Technology Underpinning DeFi
Chapter 13: Oracles and Data Aggregators
Oracle Protocols
Data Aggregators
Chapter 14: Multi-Chain Protocols & Cross-Chain Bridges
Protocols and Bridge Overview
Chapter 15: DeFi Exploits
Causes of Exploits
Flash Loans
Solutions
Tips for Individuals
Chapter 16: The Future of Finance
How Long Before Institutions Build on These Networks?
Where Does This Take Us in the Next 5 to 10 Years?
