Getting Started
understanding of ecosystems and blockchain systems
DeFi (Decentralized Finance): The overarching concept of financial services and applications that operate on blockchain technology, without relying on traditional intermediaries like banks.
Blockchain: The underlying technology that DeFi applications are built upon. It's a distributed ledger that records all transactions across a network of computers.
Smart Contracts: Self-executing contracts with the terms of the agreement directly written into code. They automate the execution of contracts without the need for intermediaries.
Decentralized Applications (DApps): Applications that run on blockchain networks, offering a range of services such as lending, trading, and asset management.
Tokenization : Digital assets used as a medium of exchange or representation of value within DeFi applications.
Liquidity Pool: A pool of tokens locked in a smart contract to facilitate trading on decentralized exchanges. Liquidity providers earn fees in return for providing liquidity.
Staking: Locking up tokens in a blockchain network to support its operations, and in return, earning rewards or interest.
Oracles: Systems that provide real-world data to smart contracts, allowing them to make decisions based on external information.
Cross-Chain DeFi: DeFi applications that operate across multiple blockchain networks to increase interoperability.
Governance Tokens: Tokens that allow users to participate in the decision-making processes of a DeFi platform, such as voting on protocol upgrades.
Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs): Community-run organizations governed by smart contracts and governed by token holders.
DeFi Education: Knowledge products, courses, and resources that help users understand and navigate the DeFi ecosystem.
DeFi Risks: Understanding the potential risks and challenges associated with DeFi, including smart contract vulnerabilities, hacks, and regulatory issues.
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