Why This Book Exists

Most people hear about DeFi through:

• Hype

• High yields

• Risky strategies

But without understanding how it actually works, that’s where people get burned.

This book explains DeFi properly — from the ground up.

What You’ll Learn

🔹 What DeFi Actually Is

How decentralized finance works without banks or traditional institutions.

🔹 How DeFi Platforms Work

DEXs, lending protocols, liquidity pools, and smart contracts explained simply.

🔹 Earning Opportunities

How users generate yield through staking, lending, and providing liquidity.

🔹 Risks You Need to Understand

Impermanent loss, smart contract risk, exploits, and volatility.

🔹 Wallet & Protocol Interaction

How to safely connect, transact, and use DeFi platforms.

🔹 Real-World Use Cases

Where DeFi is already replacing traditional systems.

Who This Book Is For

• Crypto users ready to go beyond buying and holding

• Investors exploring passive income opportunities

• Beginners curious about DeFi but unsure where to start

• Anyone wanting to understand how finance is evolving

What Makes This Different

DeFi content is usually:

• Overly technical

• Or dangerously oversimplified

This book gives you:

✔ Clear explanations without confusion
✔ Balanced view of opportunity + risk
✔ Real-world context
✔ Practical understanding you can apply

Part of the Mastering Crypto Series

This book is one piece of a complete system designed to take you from beginner → fully informed participant in crypto.

👉 Explore the full series:
https://jasonansell.ca/mastering-crypto-series/

Also in the series:

• Blockchain fundamentals

• Cryptocurrency basics

• Wallet security and seed phrases

• Web3 and digital ownership

The Shift Most People Don’t See

Traditional finance:

• Controlled access

• Centralized systems

• Limited transparency

DeFi:

• Open access

• Permissionless systems

• Transparent on-chain activity

Understanding this shift is where the opportunity is.

Don’t Chase Yield — Understand It

The biggest mistake in DeFi is chasing returns without understanding risk.

This book helps you do it properly.

👉 Get Understanding DeFi:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXDJDYKJ