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Understanding Decentralized Finance: How DeFi Is Changing the Future of Money
Understanding Decentralized Finance: How DeFi Is Changing the Future of Money
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DeFi is the next evolution of cryptocurrency and has brought a new wave of investors into the world of finance. This book explores its history, present context, and future, comparing it to the traditional finance sector and highlighting points of similarity, difference, and integration. It also examines the technologies underlying the DeFi market and how they differ from those of traditional financial markets. Examples from key actors in the field include Christie's and Sotheby's movement into the NFT space and the SushiSwap vampire attack.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 232 pages
Publication date: 03 April 2023
Publisher: Kogan Page Ltd
Understanding Decentralized Finance (DeFi) is a comprehensive guide that demystifies the world of decentralized finance (DeFi) and uncovers the key integration points between decentralized and centralized finance. This book serves as a valuable resource for finance professionals seeking to unlock valuable opportunities in the ever-evolving DeFi landscape.
DeFi, the next evolutionary stage of cryptocurrency, has attracted a surge of investors into the world of finance. As fintechs and financial institutions strive to integrate with DeFi, this book provides a comprehensive exploration of its history, present context, and potential future. It compares DeFi to the traditional finance sector, highlighting similarities, differences, and opportunities for integration.
The book delves into the technologies underlying the DeFi market, distinguishing them from those of traditional financial markets. It examines the distinctions between centralized and decentralized cryptocurrency exchanges, explores the role of NFTs in DeFi, and discusses how collectibles can be financialized. Readers will gain insights into the workings of collateralized loans, derivatives, margin trading, and liquidity provision in a decentralized ecosystem, where there is no centralized institution to coordinate these activities.
Furthermore, the book sheds light on how regulators in different jurisdictions are ensuring that financial regulations keep pace with these innovations. It features examples from key actors in the DeFi field, such as the movement of luxury organizations like Christie's and Sotheby's into the NFT space and the infamous SushiSwap vampire attack. These examples serve as practical illustrations of the challenges and opportunities that DeFi presents.
Whether you are a finance professional, fintech enthusiast, or technology enthusiast, Understanding Decentralized Finance is an essential read for anyone seeking to navigate the fast-moving world of DeFi. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the technologies, principles, and applications that shape this emerging financial landscape, enabling you to make informed decisions and seize the opportunities that DeFi offers.
Weight: 366g
Dimension: 156 x 234 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398609372
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