A. Topic Overview

<aside> 💡 In this session we explore the domain of decentralized finance (DeFi) and the implications of smart contracts on how wealth is created, distributed, and maintained. Our in-class activity will bring some key Web3 behaviors to life, including creating a wallet and staking cryptocurrency.

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B. Learning Agenda

After this session, you should be able to...

1. Describe what DeFi is and how it differs from TradFi.
2. Understand the underlying DeFi primitives and the broader implications they have on the financial system.
3. Set up a crypto wallet, buy, store, and stake cryptocurrency.

C. Pre-Class Materials

Please review primer materials BEFORE each class to make the most of in-class time.

📺 What is DeFi?

📺 What is staking in crypto?

📕 Wallet Setup Instructions (ACTION REQUIRED)

D. In-Class Activity

This session’s activity involves an experiential walkthrough where you will go through steps of:

1. Setting up a crypto wallet
2. Receiving cryptocurrency
3. Swapping and staking cryptocurrency for rewards

<aside> 💡 Complete wallet setup instructions here BY MONDAY MARCH 28, 11:59PM PDT.

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E. Speakers

F. Additional Materials

📺 UC Berkeley DeFi MOOC + Interview Videos