Why Defi Matters (what Cryptoassets, Web3 And The Metaverse Really Mean For Finance)

By (author) Horne, Ian
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Explore the rise of decentralized finance and get to the heart of how cryptocurrency will really transform payments, investing, banking and personal finance.
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There is a pressing need for a balanced account outlining what DeFi actually means for investors, banks and the finance industry. Why DeFi Matters cuts through the jargon and the hype to help people make more informed decisions in this space. It examines the evolution of DeFi and cryptocurrencies, analysing what it means for investors and the future of finance. It also outlines the developments that truly matter, distinguishing between longer-term trends and fads, and is a must-read for finance professionals, organizations and investors interested in moving into DeFi. Why DeFi Matters explores the rise of DeFi and provides focused, balanced analysis about this alternative financial system that is being built and how it will coexist with banks, institutions and traditional finance. It examines the aspects of DeFi that will materially change financial systems and how they will alter the nature of purchasing, lending, insurance and banking; the role of web3 and the metaverse in the new era of finance; and its role in the democratization of finance.
Table of contents

• • Chapter - 01: Crypto and DeFi: Why now, and what exactly is it?;
  • Chapter - 02: Ethereum and DeFi: The creation of crypto’s Financial ecosystem;
  • Chapter - 03: Key DeFi terms;
  • Chapter - 04: What does DeFi do?;
  • Chapter - 05: DAOs: The organizational framework for DeFi;
  • Chapter - 06: NFTs: Beyond the hype;
  • Chapter - 07: Virtually financial: The Metaverse, Web3 and the gamification of DeFi;
  • Chapter - 08: TradFi enters the market: Game over for the decentralized dream?;
  • Chapter - 09: CBDCs: The central bank’s answer to crypto;
  • Chapter - 10: The long road ahead: Can DeFi fulfil its promise?;
  • Chapter - 11: Why does DeFi matter?: Concluding thoughts;

Biographical note
Ian Horne is the European Head of Content at Money 20/20, the organizer of the largest global events for the fintech industry where he works towards setting the fintech agenda for investors, technologists, banks and payments organizations. Prior to this, he was Head of UK Audience Development at Citywire. Ian Horne has been shortlisted for HeadlineMoney''s UK Fintech Journalist of the Year award and is based in London, UK.
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Delivers an accessible overview of DeFi within the context of fintech, investing, personal finance and the wider economy, explaining what it means for the future of finance and society
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Provides a balanced voice, shining a light on what is actually going on with cryptoassets and outlining the DeFi developments that truly matter
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Offers common sense tips covering areas such as risk, volatility, portfolio diversification, capacity for loss, comparison to other asset classes and how to protect against scams, hackers and fraud, drawing on insights from major DeFi project investors and venture capitalists
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Considers the social implications of DeFi and its relationship to inclusive finance, democratization and improved access to financial services
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Explores key themes such as the metaverse, web 3.0, DAOs, NFTs, CBDCs and the potential future of crypto regulation