DeFi in Practice: Staking, Trading, and Tokenized Assets
Introduction
Explore how decentralized finance connects blockchain technology with everyday financial activities, from staking and trading to lending and borrowing.
Part of the University of Nicosia’s Free MOOC on Blockchain and Digital Assets, this session connects DeFi fundamentals with practical applications. We’ll look at what these services make possible, how they work together, and the risks and trade-offs worth understanding.
Session Highlights
DeFi and traditional finance: Different approaches to accessing and delivering financial services.
Staking and liquid staking: Participating in network security while exploring new ways to use staked assets.
Decentralized exchanges: How people trade tokens and provide liquidity.
Lending and borrowing: The role of collateral and the responsibilities that come with borrowing.
How DeFi applications connect to create new possibilities and additional risks.
Tokenized assets: Bringing real-world financial assets onchain and exploring their potential uses.
Getting involved: Opportunities to keep learning, contribute, and build.
How to Watch
This session is part of UNIC’s MOOC, with course participation reserved for enrolled students. The wider community can watch the YouTube livestream.
This Luma listing does not provide enrollment in the MOOC or access to the course session.
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About University of Nicosia
The University of Nicosia (UNIC), based in Cyprus, has been a pioneer in blockchain education since launching its cryptocurrency degree and MOOC in 2014. Through its Institute for the Future, UNIC brings together education, research, and industry perspectives on blockchain and digital assets.
Its Free MOOC on Blockchain and Digital Assets introduces learners to the technology, its applications, and the opportunities and challenges shaping the field.