How to DeFi: A Beginner’s Guide to Decentralized Finance

Evan Mann

This course introduces learners to the world of decentralized finance (DeFi) with practical tools to start earning passively with crypto.

DeFi (Decentralized Finance) is revolutionizing the way people interact with money--giving everyday people more control over their assets and financial strategies. This course will help you understand and start to use DeFi protocols, from swapping and bridging cryptocurrency to staking and earning passive income. You’ll explore both centralized and decentralized exchanges, understand the core principles of DeFi, and discover how to secure your assets and earn passive income. By the end of the course, you’ll have the practical skills and knowledge to navigate the DeFi space with confidence, optimizing your crypto holdings for growth. Here’s what you’ll learn:<ul><li>What DeFi Is and Why It Matters: Get a foundational understanding of the decentralized finance ecosystem, including its role in disrupting traditional financial systems.</li><li>Using Centralized and Decentralized Exchanges: Learn how to trade cryptocurrencies efficiently on both centralized platforms (like Binance) and decentralized exchanges (like Uniswap).</li><li>Swapping and Bridging Cryptocurrency: Understand how to swap between different crypto tokens and bridge assets across networks, ensuring you’re able to move funds where they’re most beneficial.</li><li>Staking: Learn how to stake your cryptocurrency to support network security and earn rewards in the form of additional tokens.</li><li>Yield Farming: Avoid costly mistakes and discover strategies for earning passive income by providing liquidity to decentralized platforms and maximizing returns on your crypto assets.</li></ul> Who Should Take This Course?:You'll get the most out of this course if you’re already familiar with the basics of cryptocurrency and have some experience using a cryptocurrency wallet to buy, sell, or swap tokens. If you're new to crypto or need help setting up a wallet, we recommend starting with <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1033946300217?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1033946300217?aff=oddtdtcreator">our Web3 101 course</a>, where you'll create a wallet and learn the foundational skills for managing crypto assets securely. Decentralized Finance offers a wealth of opportunities for those looking to take control of their finances, but understanding how to do it (and do it safely) is important. This course is designed to provide a clear, accessible roadmap for navigating DeFi with confidence. Join us and get ready to Rise Up! - -Please note: We are not licensed financial advisors. This course is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice.