Build Your Own Bank With Stablecoins

Learn the basic on how to build a yield-generating instrument without financial institutions. Blockchain and web3 tech.

What you'll learn

Understand what stablecoins are and how they differ from other cryptocurrencies in terms of value stability, use cases, and underlying mechanisms.

Identify and compare major stablecoins (such as USDC, USDT, DAI, and others), including their risks, backing methods, and governance models.

Learn how to safely store and use stablecoins using DeFi wallets and platforms, with a focus on security practices and avoiding common pitfalls.

Discover basic passive income strategies using stablecoins in decentralized finance (DeFi), such as lending, staking, or liquidity provision.

Requirements

No programming or blockchain knowledge required. Basic financial investment knowledge will be helpful.

Description

Learn How to Earn Safely with Stablecoins — A Beginner’s Guide to DeFi InvestingAre you interested in decentralized finance (DeFi) but don’t know where to start? This beginner-friendly course is designed to guide you step-by-step into the world of stablecoin investments — helping you build a foundation in blockchain tools, earn passive income through DeFi protocols, and manage your portfolio with confidence and safety.This course is specifically tailored for individuals with no prior experience in crypto or DeFi. We focus on stablecoins, which are digital assets pegged to fiat currencies like the US dollar, and often used as a lower-risk entry point into the DeFi space.You’ll begin by learning how to set up your blockchain infrastructure, including selecting the right wallet, setting up accounts, and understanding how blockchain transactions work. Then we cover fiat on- and off-ramps, showing you how to legally and securely convert your traditional currency into stablecoins and back.Next, we introduce core DeFi theories — such as how lending, borrowing, and yield generation work — before diving into a hands-on operational manual where you’ll follow along with practical tasks like connecting to DeFi protocols, supplying stablecoins, and tracking your returns.We’ll also build your basic blockchain skills, including transaction signing, gas fee estimation, and interacting with smart contracts. Important modules like security best practices will teach you how to avoid scams, use cold wallets, and follow safe approval habits.The course also includes modules on:Financial investment principles tailored for DeFiRisk assessment of stablecoin types and protocol risksBookkeeping tips for tax and performance trackingInformation gathering skills to stay updated in a fast-changing industryBy the end of the course, you’ll be able to construct and maintain a stablecoin portfolio, navigate DeFi platforms confidently, and understand how to balance risk and reward in a decentralized environment.

Overview

Section 1: Blockchain basics

Lecture 1 Introduction and Cryptocurrency Market Size at Glance

Lecture 2 Blockchain Basic Knowledge

Lecture 3 Install a Blockchain Wallet

Lecture 4 Safe-Keeping Your Secret Phrase

Lecture 5 How to Use a Ledger

Section 2: Fiat On-Ramp and Regulations

Lecture 6 How to Use Coinbase (Singapore)?

Lecture 7 Regulated OTC Market in SInapore

Section 3: Basics of Decentralised Finance

Lecture 8 Ethereum Smart Contracts

Lecture 9 Lending Markets

Lecture 10 DEX and Uniswap

Lecture 11 Other Blockchains: EVM Chains

Lecture 12 Other Blockchains: Solana

Lecture 13 Incentive Tokens and Tokenomics

Section 4: Stablecoins

Lecture 14 Stablecoin Overview

Lecture 15 USDC by Circle

Lecture 16 crvUSD by Curve Finance

Lecture 17 Stablecoin Rating System

Section 5: Operational Manual

Lecture 18 Overview of Operational Manual

Section 6: Blockchain Skills

Lecture 19 Navigating DeBank

Section 7: Financial Investment Knowledge

Lecture 20 Basic Financial Concepts Relevant to DeFi

Lecture 21 Diversification

Section 8: Risk Assessment

Lecture 22 Risk Assessment Framework

Lecture 23 Blockchain Risks

Beginner of blockchain and people with interests in investments.