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About the Course

DeFi and the Future of Finance is a set of four courses that focus on decentralized finance. The third course is called DeFi Deep Dive. It is essential that you do the first two courses I. DeFi Infrastructure and II. DeFi Primitives before doing this course. It is the longest of the four courses and focuses on some of the leading protocols in the DeFi space. We will look at Credit and Lending (and feature MakerDAO, Compound and Aave), Decentralized Exchange with an analysis of how protocols like Uniswap and Balancer works, Derivatives (featuring Yield Protocol, dYdX and Synthetix) and Tokenization with an analysis of Set Protocol as well as wrapped bitcoin. For many of these leading protocols, we include detailed examples of how the mechanics work. For example, we show how to use a dYdX flash swap to execute an arbitrage transaction (take advantage of different prices on different exchanges for the same asset)....

Top reviews

MF

Jun 6, 2022

Very useful and insightful course on a very new and exciting topic. I've expanded my vocabulary in this new world and learned a lot more new concepts. I'm looking forward for the following courses.

JD

Feb 19, 2022

Excellent introduction to complex topics. This course doesn't go too deep into the details, but provide a great overview of the topics of DeFi derivatives and complex instruments.

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By Mike M

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Dec 23, 2021

Excellent course! Highly recommended. I took this course as part of the four course specialization. Professor Harvey does an excellent job explaining many nuances to DeFi.

He uses a combination of powerpoint, visuals, analogies and case studies to make the content understandable. The professor teaches with clarity, and passion yet treats the subject fairly offering alternative points of view about the opportunities and risks of DeFi as compared to the current financial system.

I have been introduced to the cryptocurrency and DeFi space a little over 6 months ago. Since that time, I have "fallen down the rabbit hole" so to speak and cannot learn enough about it. These courses provide a strong foundation to explore further for personal investing, and or a career in the space.

Unlike the other courses I took on Coursera related to blockchain and cryptocurriencies (which were also pretty good), these courses felt much more up to date than the others. Being up to date in this space is essential because one year is like 10 years of another field in terms of innovation and how fast the landscape changes.

Specific to this course, it was really helpful to understand the mechanics behind the different DeFi protocols to understand the potential benefits and risks to the average retail investor.

By Wy C

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Nov 14, 2021

Excellent

By Keith M

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Dec 4, 2021

Another informative course that explores different options available to DeFi users. The beauty in these courses is that it explains concepts that to most people, won't know about since we are not DeFi professionals. Dr. Harvey has done an excellent job of providing cogent examples that are easy to understand and, more importantly, explain to others.

By ARVIND S

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Feb 3, 2022

An excellent course that subtly talks of the disruption round the corner in banking and trading.

By Nguyen N A

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Feb 20, 2022

This course is wonderful for those who want to visualize the world of Defi. I have read the mentioned protocols' white papers. Yet, it was not until I participated in this course that I truly figured their key selling points and mechanisms. From the perspective of a non-finance, I think its difficulty is just right with carefully explained terms and examples from Prof Harvey.

By Murray S

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Dec 19, 2021

Fantastic course. Professor Cam Harvey DeFi series on Coursera is essential learning for anyone wishing to know more about DeFi. Great range of topics and very useful examples. Best learning I have seen in this space.

By kieran k

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Dec 20, 2021

Cam is fantastic communicator, he is a master of explaining conceptual elements, but he has a breadth of technical and financial acumen that means he will go deeper into topics and apply them to the real world.

By Marcela F

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Jun 7, 2022

Very useful and insightful course on a very new and exciting topic. I've expanded my vocabulary in this new world and learned a lot more new concepts. I'm looking forward for the following courses.

By Joe D

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Feb 20, 2022

Excellent introduction to complex topics. This course doesn't go too deep into the details, but provide a great overview of the topics of DeFi derivatives and complex instruments.

By Teo L F

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May 27, 2022

The Deep Dive series took the knowledge up a notch as compared to the previous courses, which gives me a deeper understanding about what is the essence of the DeFi space.

By MUSTAFA N

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Sep 17, 2022

Professor Harvey is the greatest lecturer I have seen ever. I highly recommend this course for everyone who desires to expand their knowledge on DeFi fields.

By Chee Y L

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Nov 17, 2022

Very clearly and interestingly presented the concept of cryptocurrency and tokens by Professor Harvey with lots of examples. An excellent course !

By Earl J L

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Dec 9, 2021

More on the theory of About crypto nd it's existing functions in the Cryptoworld, also talks about what the future holds for the cryptocurrencies.

By David Z

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Nov 26, 2022

good overview of the major Defi protocols on ethereum. Provides detailed examples on these major Defi protocols work that are easy to understand.

By Maik L

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Sep 13, 2022

The most comprehensive overview of this vast and complex topic. Campbell Harvey manages to make this accessible and easy to follow.

By Ryszard R

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Jan 25, 2024

Systematic overview of Defi eco system. Course keeps the right level of detail and explains well the core concept of each topic.

By Jean Y

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Oct 9, 2022

This was really in depth and helped me understand many important protocols in an understandable and well explained way.

By Adeyinka O

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May 2, 2022

What's more to knowledge than a balance of theory with practice. This course is quite some depth and exciting.

By Nicholas G

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May 26, 2022

Excellent class. Detailed descriptions off everything involving DeFi. I loved how thorough the teacher was.

By Maria d R N C

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Jun 5, 2023

Me gusto, muy completo, fácil de entender, claro y se presta para realizar en horarios accesibles

By Chris G

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Jun 3, 2022

Very imformative. Very helpful. I am excited about the future of DeFi after taking this course.

By Joe P

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Mar 22, 2022

Learned a ton. Out of all the courses in this spec, this is the best one.... so far

By Charles W B

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Jan 21, 2022

Concise coverage and clear explanation of various DeFi mechanisms and protocals.

By Kelvin P

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May 12, 2022

very good course. great instructor! i wish he taught more classes here

By James L

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Feb 7, 2022

Complex DeFi concepts well explained with examples. Highly Recommended.