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Blockchain DeFi

Build the future of finance. Master Decentralized Finance (DeFi) protocols, liquidity pools, yield farming, and lending smart contracts.

DeFi is rebuilding the banking system without banks. This course explores the architecture of decentralized financial protocols. You will learn to write Solidity smart contracts for ERC-20 tokens, build Automated Market Makers (AMMs) like Uniswap, and create lending/borrowing platforms. We cover Flash Loans, Staking mechanisms, and the security risks unique to DeFi. Perfect for developers wanting to build the next Unicorn protocol on Ethereum.

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🚀 21-Lesson Path (Independent modules)
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Complete Course Syllabus

  • 1
    DeFi Ecosystem
    The stack: Stablecoins, DEXs, and Lending.
  • 2
    Token Standards
    ERC-20, ERC-721, and wrapped tokens.
  • 3
    AMM Logic
    Constant Product Formula (x * y = k).
  • 4
    Lending Markets
    Collateralization ratios and liquidation logic.
  • 5
    Flash Loans
    Borrowing millions for one transaction block.

Estimated completion time: 21 lessons • Self-paced learning • Lifetime access

Career Outlook

Estimated Salary
$140k - $220k

Career Paths

DeFi Engineer $150k-$250k
Smart Contract Auditor $160k-$300k
Protocol Architect $180k-$280k

What You Will Learn

Develop Smart Contracts for tokens and liquidity pools
Understand Automated Market Maker (AMM) mathematics
Build lending and borrowing protocols on Ethereum
Implement Yield Farming and Staking logic
Audit DeFi protocols for common economic exploits

Skills You Will Gain

Solidity DeFi Protocols AMM Math Smart Contract Security Tokenomics

Who Is This For

Smart Contract Engs
Financial Engineers
Web3 Devs

Prerequisites

Blockchain Basics
JavaScript

Blockchain DeFi FAQs

Real money?

We use Testnets (Sepolia) with fake ETH.

Math required?

Yes, AMMs rely on specific algebraic formulas.

Is it safe?

High risk; we focus heavily on security.

Ethereum only?

Concepts apply to any EVM chain (Polygon/Avax).

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Tech Stack & Tools

Hardhat
Ethers.js
Uniswap SDK
Aave Protocol

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