Explore the evolving frontier of finance in Decentralized Finance, part of the Cryptoeconomics series by Fouad Sabry. This book unpacks the intersection of blockchain technology and political science, showing how decentralized systems challenge traditional power structures. It’s essential reading for understanding the reshaping of global finance.
Chapters Brief Overview:
1: Decentralized finance: Introduces DeFi as a disruption to traditional financial systems.
2: Avalanche (blockchain platform): Covers Avalanche’s consensus and DeFi application scalability.
3: USD Coin: Examines the role of USDC as a stable medium in the decentralized ecosystem.
4: Stablecoin: Explores stablecoins' stabilizing force in volatile crypto markets.
5: Iron Finance: Analyzes Iron Finance's collapse to highlight DeFi risks and innovations.
6: Dai (cryptocurrency): Discusses Dai's decentralized model and its significance in DeFi.
7: Decentralized application: Highlights dApps as tools driving user empowerment in finance.
8: Solana (blockchain platform): Describes Solana's highspeed infrastructure for DeFi solutions.
9: 0x (decentralized exchange infrastructure): Details 0x’s protocol enabling peertopeer trading.
10: Bitfinex: Reviews Bitfinex’s role in crypto finance and its influence on market dynamics.
11: Arkham Intelligence: Investigates blockchain analytics and transparency in decentralized systems.
12: Cardano (blockchain platform): Presents Cardano’s researchbased approach to DeFi scaling.
13: PancakeSwap: Introduces PancakeSwap’s role in decentralized exchange on Binance Smart Chain.
14: Tron (blockchain): Examines Tron’s strategy in supporting decentralized content and finance.
15: Decentralized autonomous organization: Details DAOs and their political implications in governance.
16: Ethereum: Explains Ethereum’s smart contract platform as the backbone of DeFi.
17: Cryptocurrency: Discusses the economic and political effects of digital currencies.
18: Circle (company): Explores Circle’s contributions to regulated digital finance solutions.
19: Cryptocurrency bubble: Reflects on speculative trends and their politicaleconomic impact.
20: Terra (blockchain): Examines Terra’s collapse and what it reveals about DeFi vulnerabilities.
21: Uniswap: Describes Uniswap’s innovation in automated, decentralized trading.
This book bridges blockchain and political science, offering readers insight into decentralized financial systems that influence policy, economics, and governance. Whether you're a student, professional, or curious mind, Decentralized Finance is your guide to understanding this transformative field.
