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January 2026

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This beginner-friendly course gives you a clear and practical understanding of Decentralized Finance (DeFi), which is a fast-growing movement that's transforming traditional banking, investing, and lending.

You’ll learn how to use decentralized apps (dApps) without needing a bank or broker. By the end of the course, you’ll know how to safely explore DeFi tools, earn passive income through staking and liquidity pools, and understand how protocols like Uniswap, Aave, and Compound work. What you’ll learn: What is DeFi and how it differs from traditional finance Key concepts: smart contracts, wallets, DEXs, tokens, stablecoins How to use Metamask and Phantom wallets to access DeFi platforms How decentralized exchanges (DEXs) work (Uniswap, Jupiter, etc.) Introduction to lending/borrowing on platforms like Aave and Compound Yield farming and staking: how users earn rewards Risks, scams, and best security practices in DeFi How to track your portfolio and stay updated Who this course is for: Beginners interested in crypto and blockchain technology Investors looking to diversify into DeFi opportunities Tech-savvy learners curious about Web3 and the future of finance Anyone who wants to learn how to earn passive income through DeFi No prior crypto experience needed. You’ll get step-by-step guidance, simple explanations, and hands-on examples. Invest in your future! Enroll today!

What's included

6 videos

6 videosTotal 23 minutes
  • Introduction and welcome1 minute
  • Disclaimer before we start0 minutes
  • What is CeFi (Centralized Finance) and the problems with CeFi5 minutes
  • What is DeFi7 minutes
  • What is Fiat currency5 minutes
  • What are decentralized exchanges (DEXs)5 minutes

What's included

2 videos

2 videosTotal 6 minutes
  • What is a smart contract (rules you can rely on)2 minutes
  • DeFi smart contract example: borrowing cryptocurrency4 minutes

What's included

5 videos1 assignment

5 videosTotal 25 minutes
  • Section introduction - DeFi applications of staking, yield farming, and lending0 minutes
  • Introduction to staking8 minutes
  • Top staking cryptocurrencies3 minutes
  • SPRK staking8 minutes
  • Lending & borrowing cryptocurrency5 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes
  • Course test30 minutes

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