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Explore Trading and Lending in Decentralized Finance
University of Toronto
In this course from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, you will develop a robust understanding of trading, borrowing, and lending as organized by decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols.
3 hrs/week3 weeksEnglish1,924 enrolled
About this Course
This course investigates the purchasing and exchanging of tokens, examines borrowing and lending in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space, and explains how it integrates with the rest of the ecosystem. You will discover the difference between stock and centralized cryptocurrency exchanges, the mechanisms and challenges of decentralized trading, explore collateralized and under-collateralized DeFi lending, and learn about the role of layer-2 solutions.
What You'll Learn
- Skills to review the mechanics of crypto exchanges and the purchasing and exchange options of tokens.
- Knowledge of the different types of decentralized trading by considering the pros and cons of each.
- Knowledge of borrowing and lending with MakerDAO, Yearn, Aave, and Compound protocols.
- An understanding of flash loans and uncollateralized lending.
- An understanding of different lending protocols and decentralized exchanges.
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Andreas Park
Professor of Finance, Department of Management
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