Understanding Decentralized Finance

"Understanding Decentralized Finance is a comprehensive guide to the world of DeFi. In a space that is fast moving and hard to navigate, Rhian takes the reader by the hand and describes the promise, the evolution and the current state of this emerging technology. A great read for newcomers and degens alike." * Jonas Seiferth, RetroPGF Lead, Optimism Foundation *
"Rhian Lewis presents a balanced and informative view that expertly intertwines the evolution of money and markets with these novel, and potentially game changing, set of technologies whilst unravelling and demystifying the lexicon of arcane terminology and acronyms that have followed the hype into the public psyche in recent years." * Paul Gordon, Founder, Coinscrum *
"If you think about the factors stopping DeFi to fulfil its potential, many cite regulation (or lack of regulation) and lack of understanding/knowledge of this space. As it is difficult to control the regulatory part, we can build a deep understanding of what DeFi represents, its components, and the exciting new opportunities it offers - as well as the considerable challenges that occur when the old system collides head-on with the new. I found it exciting that you can boost your knowledge by learning cool concepts such as DeFi mullet, social trading, finfluencer, crypto meme culture and more." * Mirela Ciobanu, Lead Editor, Banking and Fintech, The Paypers *
"Weaving together concepts, definitions and real-world examples, Rhian Lewis covers the basics of decentralized finance, the realities of today, the hopes of tomorrow, and the potential blocks to the realization of truly decentralized finances. A must-read for those interested in moving from online hype posts to broader comprehension of the space." * Lloyd Evans, Product Manager - Ventures, 11:FS *
"Understanding Decentralized Finance not only gives you a good input into the world of decentralized Finance, but also enables you to deep-dive into topics around this phenomenon." * Christian Steiner, Head of Regulatory, Bitpanda *
"Understanding Decentralized Finance is a comprehensive and thought-provoking look at the future of finance, including the intersection of gaming and finance. It offers insights on the challenges of creating a universal system that captures the economic activity of games. A must-read for anyone in the DeFi industry, as well as gamers and enthusiasts." * Julien Paredes, Head of Partnerships, Tropee *
"The world of decentralized finance (DeFi) is one of the most exciting, fast evolving areas of money, operating at the intersection of technology and finance. Many jobs will be created and good opportunities. This book will give you a good way to imagine the future of DeFi. I highly recommend this book." * Tram Anh Nguyen, Co-founder, Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship (CFTE) *
"This book is a comprehensive guide for beginners or experienced professionals seeking to expand their knowledge and understanding of Decentralized Finance (DeFi). The author, Rhian Lewis, possesses extensive knowledge and expertise and has effectively simplified and communicated complex DeFi concepts clearly and captivatingly." * Enrico Mariotti, CEO, Skytale Finance *