Course 03

Value on Chain

Learn how blockchains work, what DeFi and tokens change in finance, and how to plan adoption inside a business.

Value on Chain

Abstract

Learn how blockchains work, what DeFi and tokens change in finance, and how to plan adoption inside a business. Thirteen lessons in five chapters, 2hr 6min of self paced video, in English.

Outcomes

  • Understand distributed ledgers, consensus and the architecture behind decentralised systems
  • Evaluate incentives, liquidity and the strategic implications of digital financial systems
  • Connect the technology to finance, healthcare, supply chains and emerging business models

Skills you’ll gain

Tokenomics
DeFi Opportunities
DAO Governance
Blockchain Interoperability
DeFi Regulation
Strategy

Overview

Welcome to Module 01 of the Decentralized Futures Network (DFN), your launchpad into the world of blockchain, decentralization, and Web3-powered business transformation. Led by Erico Lisboa, an award-winning strategist and educator in Human-Centred Design, Data Science, and Blockchain-Enabled Innovation, this foundational masterclass offers more than theory: this module equips you with the clarity, language, and mindset needed to lead in a decentralized world.

  • A Certificate in Blockchain for Business Foundations
  • Strategic clarity on blockchain's role in real-world business
  • Tools and concepts to communicate blockchain ideas to stakeholders
  • Early access to DFN's next modules (implementation and hands-on development)
  • Connection to a global network of decentralized thinkers, builders, and innovators

Lessons

Chapter 1 · Introduction

3 lessons · 1h 22m

Chapter 2 · Foundations of Blockchain Technology

2 lessons · 10 min

Chapter 3 · Industry Applications and Emerging Opportunities

4 lessons · 31 min

Chapter 4 · Scalability, Compliance and Future Trends

2 lessons · 14 min

Chapter 5 · Conclusion and Next Steps

2 lessons · 5 min

What you will learn

  • Learn blockchain principles and components, exploring architecture and use in finance, healthcare, and supply chain for improved transparency.
  • Analyze DeFi's impact on traditional finance and identify opportunities in decentralized financial systems using tokenomics.
  • Create strategic plans for blockchain adoption, focusing on scalability, governance, and risk management in business settings.
  • Implement smart contracts, DAOs, and crypto payments in business operations to enhance automation, transparency, and efficiency.

Requirements

  • Basic Understanding of Technology: Familiarity with general technology concepts, especially digital systems, will help learners grasp blockchain topics more easily.
  • Interest in Finance and Innovation: A curiosity about financial systems, innovation, and emerging technologies like blockchain will enrich the learning experience.
  • Access to a Computer and Internet: Learners will need a computer with internet access to explore blockchain platforms, complete exercises, and access course materials.
  • Analytical Thinking: The ability to think critically and analytically will be helpful in understanding complex blockchain and decentralized finance concepts.

Who this course is for

  • Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders looking to leverage blockchain technology for innovation, efficiency, and transparency in their businesses.
  • Finance Professionals interested in understanding decentralized finance (DeFi) and tokenomics, and how they impact traditional financial systems.
  • Tech Enthusiasts and Developers eager to learn the strategic and operational aspects of blockchain and how to implement smart contracts and DAOs.
  • Students and Researchers keen to explore the future of digital finance, governance, and blockchain applications across industries.
  • Consultants and Strategists aiming to offer blockchain-related solutions and advice to their clients.
Learn how blockchains work, what DeFi and tokens change in finance, and how to plan adoption inside a business.
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This masterclass includes

Self paced video

The course is self paced video, in English: 13 lessons in 5 chapters, 2hr 6min of video content.

The free playlist

Watch seven of the course videos free on YouTube.

The audiobook

Blockchain Unveiled: The Decentralized Revolution, by Érico Lisbôa. Listen on YouTube, or explore the companion blockchain course.
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Why this masterclass

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Learn the system

Understand distributed ledgers, consensus and the architecture behind decentralised systems.

Read the incentives

Evaluate incentives, liquidity and the strategic implications of digital financial systems.
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Build with intent

Connect the technology to finance, healthcare, supply chains and emerging business models.
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Learn the system

Understand distributed ledgers, consensus and the architecture behind decentralised systems.
Two women using laptops, one reclining with hands behind head and the other sitting smiling beside a pink mug, separated by gradient arrow shapes.

Read the incentives

Evaluate incentives, liquidity and the strategic implications of digital financial systems.
Portraits of nine diverse smiling adults in casual attire arranged in three rows on white backgrounds with colored circular halos behind some of them.

Build with intent

Connect the technology to finance, healthcare, supply chains and emerging business models.

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