Decentralised Finance: Blockchain, Ethereum, and The Future of Banking

Learn the latest on decentralising areas of finance & blockchains like Ethereum

Decentralised Finance (DeFi) is changing the future of banking and finance.

With the use of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, like Ethereum, DeFi doesn’t have to rely on traditional financial institutions.

On this course, you’ll discover what decentralised finance is, how it differs from traditional finance, and how it can put you a step ahead for the future.

Explore blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies

The first blockchain was conceptualised in 2008, and since then cryptocurrencies have boomed in popularity. This course takes an in-depth look at Decentralised Finance (DeFi) platforms and protocols, cryptocurrencies, decentralised exchanges, cryptocurrency wallets and the range of applications in DeFi.

You’ll also learn about Ethereum wallets, applications that allow holders to interact with their Ethereum accounts.

Understand different applications of DeFi

From exchanges and derivatives to payments and insurance, you’ll find out how decentralising areas of finance could make for a faster and fairer world in the future.

You’ll also begin to understand how blockchain applies to these more specific areas.

Learn from crypto-economic experts

The course is led by an interdisciplinary team of researchers at RMIT University, known for applying leading-edge research that engages with business and technology. RMIT has been ranked as the #2 University globally for blockchain research by CoinDesk.

After completing the course, you’ll have a greater understanding of blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies and DeFi.

You’ll also know how these emerging technologies and policies are shaping the future of finance.

This course is designed for those with an interest in finance, investment, technology, and economics. More specifically, it’s for those that are intrigued by blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, and what they mean for the future of finance.

• Demystifying DeFi
• Welcome to Decentralised Finance: Blockchain, Ethereum, and The Future of Banking
• Cryptocurrency and blockchain
• Smart Contracts
• The significance of DeFi
• The culture and community of DeFi
• Weekly wrap up
• Jumping into DeFi
• Welcome to week 2
• Setting up a wallet
• Testnets
• Decentralised Exchange
• Stablecoins
• Borrowing and lending
• Week 2 wrap up
• DeFi applications
• Welcome to Week 3
• More borrowing and lending
• Yield Farming
• Derivatives
• Week 3 wrap up
• Next level DeFi
• Welcome to Week 4
• Navigating DeFi safely
• Pricing and valuation
• Exploring the DeFi community
• The future of DeFi
• Week 4 wrap up