Download or read book Decentralized Finance and Tokenization in FinTech written by Luan Vardari and published by Business Science Reference. This book was released on 2024-06-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the sector of modern finance, a new issue emerges - the fragility of traditional financial systems in the face of technological evolution. The march of time has brought forth formidable challenges, shaking the foundations of age-old norms. This evolving financial paradigm grapples with challenges such as trust issues, geographical limitations, and exclusivity. In response to these challenges, Decentralized Finance and Tokenization in FinTech offers profound insights and solutions to navigate the complexities of this era. This book delves into the disruptive forces of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and the revolutionary nature of Tokenization, ultimately paving the way toward a decentralized future. This comprehensive resource seeks to contribute significantly to current research and understanding in the realms of DeFi and Tokenization. It serves as an educational cornerstone, providing in-depth insights into fundamental concepts, technologies, and applications for both newcomers and seasoned professionals. By demystifying technical complexities, addressing challenges, and analyzing comparative advantages, the book empowers readers to navigate the evolving landscape. From decentralized governance models to global perspectives on DeFi, it fosters thought leadership and inspires discussions on the societal, economic, and technological impacts of decentralized finance and tokenization. Designed for a diverse audience of industry professionals, academics, students, policymakers, and enthusiasts, this book accommodates various levels of familiarity with the subject matter. Whether seeking foundational knowledge, strategic insights, or thought-provoking perspectives, the content is structured to provide value to a wide spectrum of readers. With its versatility, the book serves as a valuable companion on the journey into the evolving landscape of decentralized finance and tokenization. In essence, Decentralized Finance and Tokenization in FinTech is an indispensable guide for those navigating the future of finance.

Download or read book Decentralizing Finance written by Kenneth Bok and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2024-01-03 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Practitioner's Guide to Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Digital Assets, and Distributed Ledger Technology In Decentralizing Finance: How DeFi, Digital Assets and Distributed Ledger Technology Are Transforming Finance, blockchain and digital assets expert Kenneth Bok offers an insightful exploration of the current state of decentralized finance (DeFi). As distributed ledger technology (DLT) increasingly optimizes and democratizes financial ecosystems worldwide, this book serves as a comprehensive guide to the most salient aspects of the ongoing transformation. The text delves into both crypto-native DeFi and DLT applications in regulated financial markets, providing: Comprehensive analysis of crypto-native DeFi across key areas such as its competitive landscape, infrastructure, financial instruments, activities, and applications Coverage of key risks, mitigation strategies, and regulatory frameworks, analyzed through the perspective of international financial standard-setting bodies Insight into how DLT is reshaping traditional financial systems through innovations like central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), tokenized assets, tokenized deposits, and institutional-grade DeFi platforms In a world where financial technology is rewriting the fundamental code of digital currency, the future of money is undeniably DLT-centric. How will this seismic shift interact with existing financial infrastructures? Can decentralization and traditional banking coexist and potentially synergize? This book endeavors to answer these pressing questions for financial professionals navigating these transformative times. Authored by a former Goldman Sachs trader, past Head of Growth at Zilliqa, and an early Ethereum investor with extensive experience in both traditional finance and the crypto ecosystem, Decentralizing Finance provides you with an insider's perspective on the revolution that is DeFi.

Download or read book Decentralized Finance and Tokenization in FinTech written by Vardari, Luan and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2024-06-17 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the sector of modern finance, a new issue emerges – the fragility of traditional financial systems in the face of technological evolution. The march of time has brought forth formidable challenges, shaking the foundations of age-old norms. This evolving financial paradigm grapples with challenges such as trust issues, geographical limitations, and exclusivity. In response to these challenges, Decentralized Finance and Tokenization in FinTech offers profound insights and solutions to navigate the complexities of this era. This book delves into the disruptive forces of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and the revolutionary nature of Tokenization, ultimately paving the way toward a decentralized future. This comprehensive resource seeks to contribute significantly to current research and understanding in the realms of DeFi and Tokenization. It serves as an educational cornerstone, providing in-depth insights into fundamental concepts, technologies, and applications for both newcomers and seasoned professionals. By demystifying technical complexities, addressing challenges, and analyzing comparative advantages, the book empowers readers to navigate the evolving landscape. From decentralized governance models to global perspectives on DeFi, it fosters thought leadership and inspires discussions on the societal, economic, and technological impacts of decentralized finance and tokenization.

Download or read book Digital Finance written by Baxter Hines and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-10-23 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise for Digital Finance "Digital Finance was helpful in articulating questions the reader potentially didn't know they needed to ask. Hines explains complex terms in a way that is digestible for anyone with a basic business background. The conceptual explanations were also concise and intentional, covering just what I wanted to know to have a solid understanding of a tokenized ecosystem and why there may be advantages found in decentralized finance vs. traditional lending." —Kathryn Carlisle, Senior Managing Director, Blockchain Center for Excellence, University of Arkansas "Baxter does a terrific job explaining the revolutionary technologies that are affecting the financial industry and shows just how transformational those will be in the coming wave of digital finance. This book is a must for those who want a better understanding of how blockchain is going to improve the financial industry." —Jake Ryan, author, Crypto Asset Investing in the Age of Autonomy; CIO, Tradecraft Capital "Digital Finance provides a comprehensive review of the security token marketplace and provides a powerful vision of what to expect in the coming years as blockchain transforms finance. The chapter on DeFi points to a massive emerging market as the transaction efficiency of security tokens meets the scale and transparency of DeFi self-processing assets—the true antidote to prevent a repeat of the 2008 Global Financial Crisis. This book is perfect for the blockchain novice or expert with straightforward examples to support a thorough analysis of the rapidly evolving digital finance market." —Dan Doney, Chief Executive Officer, Securrency "Educate yourselves on the future of finance! Digital tokenization of securities is bringing in new investors and issuers, democratizing access to capital. Baxter's book is a must-read for anyone who wants to get ahead of the curve." —Spencer Dinwiddie, NBA All-Star; Founder, DREAM Fan Shares "Don't let complicated words like blockchain and tokens prevent you from learning about the future of finance. Capital markets are being transformed right before our eyes, and Baxter details exactly how that is happening on a molecular level." —Kyle Sonlin, host, The Security Token Show

Download or read book Decentralized Finance and Asset Tokenization Disrupting Traditional Business Models and Promoting Financial Inclusion written by Weiss Philipp and published by . This book was released on with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Decentralized Finance and asset tokenization are challenging and transforming traditional financial norms. This study investigates their impacts on traditional financial systems, financial inclusion, and consumer empowerment. It was done via a literature review and six interviews with industry experts representing both traditional institutionsand DeFi representatives. The empirical data was analyzed using the Qualitative Content Analysis based on Mayring. Findings indicate that DeFi introduces openness,transparency, and autonomy to financial activities. Asset tokenization further enhances accessibility by enabling fractional ownership. The influence on traditional financial institutions ranges from optimization opportunities to regulatory challenges. A shift in power from institutions to consumers is driven by financial self-sovereignty. Financial inclusion and empowerment are central outcomes. User experience and interoperability must be improved to reach a wider adoption. This thesis emphasizes the need for a balance between innovation and regulation for sustainable progress in the financial sector.

Download or read book Decentralized Finance written by Thomas K. Birrer and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-04-07 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book addresses the main concepts of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and the well-known economic problem of inflation within traditional financial systems (TradFi). The authors discuss how both systems are connected and describe how they influence each other. Furthermore, new technological developments in the finance sector are considered and explained. The book provides not only a theoretical background to understand how money has evolved over time but also many practical cases and advise to navigate the digital money era. While digitalization and innovation are evolving rapidly, this book aims to be time-independent in its content and in its focus on concepts. The book appeals not only to an academic audience but also to professionals working in the field.

Download or read book Digital Token Valuation written by Roberto Moro-Visconti and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-11-20 with total page 509 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book looks at the analogic application of standard corporate valuation approaches to trendy digital tokens, expressed by cryptocurrencies, and validated through blockchain systems. Whereas traditional firm appraisal follows institutional guidelines and best practices, frontier research still must define the boundaries of these trendy issues, linking a strong theoretical background to practical advances that still need fine-tuning. This book, written by an academic and a senior consultant, combines theoretical rigor with practical insights, providing an innovative framework for evaluators, managers, and practitioners, and academics of corporate valuation and financial technology.

Download or read book DeFi and the Future of Finance written by Campbell R. Harvey and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-08-19 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the Global Financial Crisis in 2008, our financial infrastructure failed. Governments bailed out the very institutions that let the economy down. This episode spurred a serious rethink of our financial system. Does it make any sense that it takes two days to settle a stock transaction? Why do retailers, operating on razor thin margins, have to pay 3% for every customer credit card swipe? Why does it take two days to transfer money from a bank account to a brokerage—or any other company? Why are savings rates miniscule or negative? Why is it so difficult for entrepreneurs to get financing at traditional banks? In DeFi and the Future of Finance, Campbell R. Harvey, Ashwin Ramachandran and Joey Santoro, introduce the new world of Decentralized Finance. The book argues that the current financial landscape is ripe for disruption and we are seeing, in real time, the reinvention of finance. The authors provide the reader with a clear assessment of the problems with the current financial system and how DeFi solves many of these problems. The essence of DeFi is that we interact with peers—there is no brick and mortar and all of the associated costs. Savings and lending are reinvented. Trading takes place with algorithms far removed from traditional brokerages. The book conducts a deep dive on some of the most innovative protocols such as Uniswap and Compound. Many of the companies featured in the book you might not have heard of—however, you will in the future. As with any new technology, there are a myriad of risks and the authors carefully catalogue these risks and assess which ones can be successfully mitigated. Ideally suited for people working in any part of the finance industry as well as financial policy makers, DeFi and the Future of Finance gives readers a vision of the future. The world of finance will fundamentally be changed over the coming decade. The book enables you to become part of the disruption – not the target of the disruption.

Download or read book Understanding DeFi written by Alexandra Damsker and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2024-02-23 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Decentralized finance (DeFi) is a rapidly growing field in fintech, having grown from $700 million to $100 billion over the past three years alone. But the lack of reliable information makes this area both risky and murky. In this practical book, experienced securities attorney Alexandra Damsker explains DeFi's role in both blockchain and finance. Ideal for developers looking to build decentralized applications (DApps), this book compares DeFi to traditional bank-led fintech and explains why DeFi is exploding in interest and popularity. You'll explore the growing array of DApps and platforms in various categories, including their benefits and drawbacks, and learn how DeFi tools work together from the perspective of both users and developers. With this book, you will: Learn how DeFi fits into the blockchain and fintech worlds Understand why it's important to move beyond the banking system Explore the tools for building a useful, functional DeFi application Learn the risks, benefits, regulatory concerns, and unresolved issues in this nascent and fast-growing industry See which technologies are well-positioned to be incorporated into DeFi blockchains in the near future Assess your own risk level to determine which strategies are most appropriate

Download or read book Inclusive FinTech written by Lee David Kuo Chuen and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2018-06-21 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cryptocurrency market has been growing fast since its emergence in recent years. Moreover, digital finance has forged the convergence of profit motives with social objectives creating a class of large FinTech companies. In addition, the underlying technology innovation may be applied to a wide range of industries, not limited to financial sector. Yet, few researches have been done to study these phenomena. Hence, it is the task of this book to shed light on the introduction and trends in FinTech, blockchain and token sales. Richly illustrated with original lecture slides taught by the authors, Inclusive FinTech: Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and ICO hopes to dispel the many misconceptions about blockchain and cryptocurrencies (especially bitcoin, Initial Crypto-Token Offering or ICO), as well as the idea that businesses can be sustainable without a social dimension going forward. With comprehensive coverage given to the FinTech scene in Asia, it is targeted at those who are searching for business opportunities. Most important of all, this book seeks to change the mindset of a whole new generation that is familiar with digital economy and yearns for a more just and equitable world.

Download or read book Decentralized Finance DeFi written by Cordelia Friesendorf and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Decentralized Finance Explained written by IntroBooks Team and published by IntroBooks. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Blockchain-built dApps, protocols, smart contracts, and digital assets are the key elements of decentralized finance. The Ethereum framework is the primary choice for the DeFi application considering the adaptability and the level of development, but that doesn't imply it's the only blockchain forum. DeFi is a development in the cryptocurrency industry, aimed at recreating conventional banking services without centralized technologies. Bitcoin itself is a prototypical illustration of DeFi; the majority of other cryptocurrencies depend on central organizers or issuers. DeFi is implemented via dApps, typically installed on either a blockchain such as Ethereum or a tangle such as IOTA. Decentralization suggests that there is no single point of failure since similar records are kept across a peer-to-peer network throughout a plethora of computers. Since it's unregulated, it is also available to all regardless of their income or where they stay. And, while a payment processing firm or a bank can close an unseemly customer's account, blockchains are immune to surveillance.

Download or read book Blockchain Fintech and Islamic Finance written by Hazik Mohamed and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2022-09-05 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following the success of the first edition that brought attention to the digital revolution in Islamic financial services, comes this revised and updated second edition of Blockchain, Fintech and Islamic Finance. The authors reiterate the potential of digital disruption to shrink the role and relevance of today’s banks, while simultaneously creating better, faster, cheaper services that will be an essential part of everyday life. Digital transformation will also offer the ability to create new ways to better comply to Islamic values in order to rebuild trust and confidence in the current financial system. In this new edition, they explore current concepts of decentralized finance (DeFi), distributed intelligence, stablecoins, and the integration of AI, blockchain, data analytics and IoT devices for a holistic solution to ensure technology adoption in a prudent and sustainable manner. The book discusses crucial innovation, structural and institutional developments for financial technologies including two fast-growing trends that merge and complement each other: tokenization, where all illiquid assets in the world, from private equity to real estate and luxury goods, become liquid and can be traded more efficiently, and second, the rise of a new tokenized economy where inevitably new rules and ways to enforce them will develop to fully unleash their capabilities. These complementary and oft-correlated trends will complete the decentralization of finance and will influence the way future financial services will be implemented. This book provides insights into the shift in processes, as well as the challenges that need to be overcome for practical applications for AI and blockchain and how to approach such innovations. It also covers new technological risks that are the consequence of utilizing frontier technologies such as AI, blockchain and IoT. Industry leaders, Islamic finance professionals, along with students and academics in the fields of Islamic finance and economics will benefit immensely from this book.

Download or read book Blockchain Explained written by Peter Gaffney and published by . This book was released on 2023-08-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The mysterious author known only by the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto first made The Bitcoin Whitepaper available on the internet in 2008. In the fifteen years since then, blockchain technology has exploded onto the world stage with a force the likes of which have never been seen in the long history of finance. While traditional banking and financial services aren't going away any time soon, neither are any of the new terms related to digital assets: blockchain, cryptocurrency, security tokens, NFTs, smart contracts, DAOs, and many more. This new digital asset landscape shifts, changes, and evolves at such a rapid pace it's enough to make anyone's head spin. Blockchain Explained: Your Ultimate Guide to the Tokenization of Finance is an invaluable resource for anyone who wants to gain a better understanding of what it's all about and how profoundly disruptive it is. Dive into the world of blockchain by learning about the many business use cases of the technology. A wide range of topics are covered in this book, including: - Blockchain Fundamentals - Cryptocurrencies - Utility Tokens - Decentralized Finance (DeFi) - Stablecoins - Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC) - Commercial Solutions - Security Tokens - Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAOs) - Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) - Regulations - Digital Asset Combinations - Future Market Outlook and Trends - Security Token Industry Tools With over 500 additional glossary terms and a variety of case studies within each chapter, Blockchain Explained is the go-to resource for understanding the future of financial technology.

Download or read book Handbook of Blockchain Digital Finance and Inclusion Volume 1 written by David LEE Kuo Chuen and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2017-08-03 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Handbook of Blockchain, Digital Finance, and Inclusion, Volume 1: Cryptocurrency, FinTech, InsurTech, and Regulation explores recent advances in digital banking and cryptocurrency, emphasizing mobile technology and evolving uses of cryptocurrencies as financial assets. Contributors go beyond summaries of standard models to describe new banking business models that will be sustainable and will likely dictate the future of finance. The volume not only emphasizes the financial opportunities made possible by digital banking, such as financial inclusion and impact investing, but it also looks at engineering theories and developments that encourage innovation. Its ability to illuminate present potential and future possibilities make it a unique contribution to the literature. Explores recent advances in digital banking and cryptocurrency, emphasizing mobile technology and evolving uses of cryptocurrencies as financial assets Explains the practical consequences of both technologies and economics to readers who want to learn about subjects related to their specialties Encompasses alternative finance, financial inclusion, impact investing, decentralized consensus ledger and applied cryptography Provides the only advanced methodical summary of these subjects available today

Download or read book Blockchain Decentralized Finance written by Andrew Walker and published by Andrew Walker. This book was released on 2022-10-07 with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Blockchain technology and the invention of smart-contracts running on it have given rise to Decentralized Finance. At the time of its birth, DeFi was seen as a response to the 2008 crisis and a hope to democratize finance. By eliminating the role of intermediaries and fluidifying property through tokenization, finance would become accessible to all. To overcome all the obstacles it faced (volatility, security issues, distrust etc.), DeFi had to find original ways to develop, by leveraging sociologically diverse communities of enthusiastic developers, users and investors from all over the world. In particular, it has distinguished itself in the fields of communication, marketing and community building through an original use of social networks and messaging tools. We have specifically emphasized these latter aspects, based on our professional experience and interviews with experts working in the field. It appears that DeFi is potentially interesting for companies. Indeed, Blockchain technology is generalizable to many other areas of economic activity beyond finance. Moreover, the DeFi communities foreshadow the communities of entrepreneurs and users/consumers of the future Web3.0. DeFi is the manifestation of a new era of the Internet. Due to key elements of blockchain and smart contracts, the value of data could be wrested from the hands of Internet giants, that control the ad market, and be restituted to businesses and consumers. Through the direct relationship with the consumer, this technology is becoming a powerful tool for optimizing business operations, reducing costs and creating value. Businesses will have to reconsider relationship with their customers, in a spirit of community and direct interaction with them (which blockchain allows, i.e. through remuneration of the user/customer). However, if blockchain technology is mature, its use is still too amateurish. In this context, it is crucial to rely on recognized professionals, because a hasty implementation can lead to serious risks for the reputational and financial integrity of companies. Experts we have interviewed have emphasized this key issue. On the one hand, a business with significant capital can invest heavily in Web3.0 and can develop its own blockchain solutions to stay ahead of its competitors. On the other hand, a small business cannot do the same. With less technical and financial capital, the small business is currently only able to implement technologies that are not very advanced and whose utilization carries risks. But the situation may change rapidly in the future. Get this book and you will learn more on blockchain and decentralized finance.

Download or read book Web3 in Financial Services written by Rita Martins and published by Kogan Page Publishers. This book was released on 2024-06-03 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In an unprecedented time of disruption, Web3 in Financial Services cuts through the noise to ensure financial service professionals are equipped with the knowledge needed to benefit from Web3. Web3 in Financial Services explains what Web3 means for finance, outlining its key use cases and exploring the unique business opportunities and challenges it presents. It clarifies key developments such as custody, stablecoins, CDBCs and tokenized deposits, payments, asset tokenization, DeFi and digital identity. Investigating how organizations are testing and adopting these emergent technologies, the book is supported by cutting-edge, real-life examples from incumbents and challengers alike, including Fidelity Digital Assets, J.P. Morgan ONYX, Coinbase, Anchorage Digital, Circle, Ripple and Aave. The book reviews what's at stake for major ecosystem players such as banks, investors and regulators and appraises the changes still needed to enable more mainstream adoption of Web3. Web3 in Financial Services answers pressing questions such as: what does Web3 really mean for financial services and what are the use cases with potential for disruption? What are the innovations that companies are actually doing within this space? And how do organizations need to adapt? This is an essential read for finance and fintech professionals, bankers and investors who need to grasp the essentials of Web3, blockchain, digital assets and decentralisation and its ramifications for financial services.