Explore how blockchain is reshaping financial services through Digital Finance with Blockchain and DeFi. This course teaches you the foundations of blockchain architecture, Bitcoin transactions, Ethereum, smart contracts, proof of stake, scalability, roll-ups, and cross-chain interoperability.

Digital Finance with Blockchain and DeFi

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Analyze blockchain architecture, Bitcoin, Ethereum, smart contracts, scalability, and cross-chain interoperability.
Evaluate stablecoins, CBDCs, DeFi protocols, liquidity mechanisms, and their financial and regulatory risks.
Assess digital-asset opportunities, AMM dynamics, NFTs, DAO governance, and the convergence of traditional and DeFi finance.
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October 2026
Assessments
20 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 5 modules in this course
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