Introduction
Welcome to DeFi For Dummies! Whether you are simply curious to learn the decentralized finance (DeFi) lingo, are interested in trying out a DeFi application, or have a burning desire to code and deploy your own DeFi protocol, this book is for you!
In this book, you’ll find helpful information and advice for exploring the world of DeFi. You’ll also find useful step-by-step guides along the way that will teach you how to set up a Web3 wallet, how to navigate DeFi platforms, and even how to develop your very own DeFi application.
DeFi is a rich and multidisciplinary field, drawing from math, cryptography, computer science, contract theory, and economics. Although I incorporate these elements throughout the book, you don’t need a background in these areas to understand the concepts presented or to follow the hands-on instructional guides provided.
About This Book
This book provides a holistic treatment of the rapidly evolving DeFi space — its evolution, applications, and underlying technology.
Keep in mind, though, that this book intends to provide a customizable journey for all audiences — whether you work in tech or finance or simply want to be a more interesting conversationalist at happy hour. (In other words, rest assured that you don’t have to read the book in its entirety to understand the separate topics!)
Foolish Assumptions
The most important assumption that I make about you is that you are interested in learning about DeFi! That said, I do make additional ...
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