Decentralized Finance Courses and Certifications

Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Essentials & Foundations

Explore DeFi fundamentals, smart contracts, decentralized apps, and tokenization. Learn to navigate Ethereum networks and understand the technologies powering the decentralized financial ecosystem.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Decentralized Finance (DeFi) for Everyone

Explore DeFi fundamentals, digital assets, and decentralized exchanges in this comprehensive series. Gain hands-on experience with testnet systems and understand the innovative world of decentralized finance.

• Coursera
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Explore Trading and Lending in Decentralized Finance

In this course from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, you will develop a robust understanding of trading, borrowing, and lending as organized by decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols.

• edX
• 3 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Navigating Decentralized Derivatives and Governance in Blockchain

Explore the protocols, governance, and risks involved in decentralized finance (DeFi) systems in this course from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto.

• edX
• 3 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Fields Institute

On the Inherent Fragility of DeFi Lending

Explore the vulnerabilities of decentralized finance lending, focusing on crypto collateral volatility, smart contracts, and market dynamics. Gain insights into DeFi risks and potential improvements.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Fields Institute

Flash Loans, Miner Extractable Value and Efficient Settlement - Joint with Alfred Lehar

Explore flash loans, miner extractable value, and efficient settlement in blockchain systems. Gain insights into decentralized finance challenges and potential solutions.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Fields Institute

DeFi- Finance 2.0?

Explore decentralized finance's potential, risks, and innovations in blockchain technology, covering key concepts, protocols, and security challenges in the evolving financial landscape.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NahamSec

The DeFi Threat Model

Explore the security landscape of decentralized finance (DeFi) and learn about potential threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors in blockchain-based financial systems.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

ETHTaipei

Smart Liquidity Framework for On-Chain Perpetuals

Dive into the innovative Smart Liquidity Framework for on-chain perpetual trading, exploring advanced concepts and mechanisms for decentralized derivatives markets.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

ETHTaipei

Replacing CEXs One Step at a Time

Explore the strategic approach to transitioning from centralized exchanges through innovative solutions presented by Gnosis Pay, focusing on practical steps for crypto adoption.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

ETHTaipei

How to Improve PowerPerp AMM - ETHTaipei 2023

Dive into advanced strategies for enhancing PowerPerp AMM functionality and performance, featuring expert insights on optimization techniques and protocol improvements.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Ethereum Engineering Group

Automatic Market Makers: Design, Algorithms, and Mathematics

Dive into the mathematical foundations and algorithmic designs of Automated Market Makers, exploring implementations in Bancor, Uniswap, Balancer, and Curve protocols.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

LF Decentralized Trust

Institutional Use of AMM Technology

Explore institutional applications of Automated Market Maker technology with Bancor's Head of Research. Gain insights into AMM's potential impact on decentralized finance and institutional adoption.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

LF Decentralized Trust

FX Remittances in the DeFi Era

Explore FX remittances in the DeFi era with Haohan Xu, Founder & CEO of APIFINY. Gain insights into the Roxe protocol and its impact on decentralized finance and cross-border transactions.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

ETHTaipei

Challenges of Building On-Chain Option AMMs - Part 1

Dive into the technical complexities and architectural challenges of implementing automated market makers (AMMs) for on-chain options with insights from Rysk Finance's development experience.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video