Understanding DeFi the roles, tools, risks, and rewards of decentralized finance

Decentralized finance (DeFi) is a rapidly growing field in fintech, having grown from $700 million to $100 billion over the past three years alone. But the lack of reliable information makes this area both risky and murky. In this practical book, experienced securities attorney Alexandra Damsker exp...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Damsker, Alexandra, author (author)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Sebastopol, CA : O'Reilly Media, Inc 2024.
Edición:First edition
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Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009792864706719
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Sumario:Decentralized finance (DeFi) is a rapidly growing field in fintech, having grown from $700 million to $100 billion over the past three years alone. But the lack of reliable information makes this area both risky and murky. In this practical book, experienced securities attorney Alexandra Damsker explains DeFi's role in both blockchain and finance. Ideal for developers looking to build decentralized applications (DApps), this book compares DeFi to traditional bank-led fintech and explains why DeFi is exploding in interest and popularity. You'll explore the growing array of DApps and platforms in various categories, including their benefits and drawbacks, and learn how DeFi tools work together from the perspective of both users and developers.
Notas:Includes index.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (200 pages) : illustrations
ISBN:9781098120757