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Training Curricullum

Format: Instructor-led | Online or Onsite | Includes Hands-On Labs and Capstone Project
Duration: 3 Days

Module 1: Introduction to Decentralized Finance

  • What is DeFi and why it matters
  • Traditional Finance vs. DeFi
  • Key drivers and risks in DeFi
  • Use cases: Global inclusion, remittances, lending, etc.

    • Module 2: Blockchain Basics for Defi

  • Blockchain 101: Ethereum, Layer-1s & Layer-2s
  • Smart contracts: How they power DeFi
  • Gas fees, wallets, public vs. private keys
  • Demo: Setting up MetaMask and connecting to a testnet

    • Module 3: Key DeFi Protocols & Categories

  • DEXs (Uniswap, Pancakeswap) Lending & Borrowing (Aave, Compound)
  • Stablecoins (USDT, USDC, CNGN, algorithmic models)
  • Derivatives & Synthetic Assets (Synthetix, dYdX)
  • Aggregators & Yield Platforms (Lido,Yearn, 1inch)

    • Module 4: Tokenomics & Governance

  • Understanding token utility: governance, staking, liquidity
  • Token distribution models: ICO, IDO, airdrops
  • DAO mechanics & treasury governance
  • Case study: MakerDAO & MKR governance voting

    • Module 5: Interacting with DeFi Platforms

  • Hands-on: Swapping tokens on Uniswap and Pancakeswap
  • Hands-on: Supplying & borrowing on Aave
  • Yield farming and liquidity mining walkthrough
  • Risks: Impermanent loss, rug pulls, and hacks

    • Module 6: Wallet & Security Essentials

  • Custodial vs. non-custodial wallets
  • Private key management, hardware wallets
  • Phishing, front-running, and smart contract risks
  • Security best practices in DeFi
    • Bridges: Wormhole, LayerZero
  • Cross-chain DEXs and liquidity networks
  • Role of oracles (Chainlink, Band Protocol)

    • Module 7: Cross-Chain Interoperability

  • Bridges: Wormhole, LayerZero
  • Cross-chain DEXs and liquidity networks
  • Role of oracles (Chainlink, Band Protocol)
  • Nigerian Regulatory landscape (NITDA, SEC,CBN)
  • KYC/AML in decentralized systems
  • Real-World Assets (RWAs) and institutional DeFi
  • Future trends: DePIN, DeAI, DeFi 2.0

    • Module 8: Capstone Project

  • Build a simple DEX clone or lending dApp (template provided)
  • Analyze tokenomics of a top DeFi protocol
  • Propose a DeFi use case for your local ecosystem