The Emirates Crypto Report – The Foundations of Crypto

The Foundations of Crypto is an in-depth educational course designed to give you a true understanding of how decentralised systems function, not through buzzwords or speculation, but through clear structure, logic, and practical demonstration.

You’ll learn what makes decentralised finance (DeFi) possible: the mechanisms, the protocols, the reasoning, and how these systems are reshaping the global financial landscape.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or someone with partial exposure to the space, this course builds the foundation you need to confidently navigate Web3, understand the mechanics behind DeFi, and engage with decentralised tools safely and intelligently.

What You’ll Learn In The Foundations of Crypto

Module 0: How to Get Started

Module 1: What Is Cryptocurrency? – p.1-11

• Section 1: What Is Cryptocurrency?
• Section 2: Why Does Cryptocurrency Matter?
• Section 3: But Where Are These Crypto Stored If There Is No Bank Account?
• Section 4: Key Terms to Know
• Section 5: What Is a Smart Contract?
• Section 6: Understanding Transactions
• Section 7: Proof of Work (POW) and Proof of Stake (POS)

Module 2: Introduction to Decentralised Finance (DeFi) – p.14-21

• Section 1: What Is DeFi?
• Section 2: Why Does DeFi Matter?
• Section 3: Understanding Blockchains
• Section 4: Native Crypto and the Concept of Wrapping
• Section 5: What Is a Bridge in DeFi?

Module 3: Crypto Investment methods / Trading Basis – p.22-29

• Section 1: Various Investment Strategies
• Section 2: Reading a Chart (fundamentals)

Module 4: Key metrics to analyse before investing-p.30-33

• Section 1: Token Utility and Purpose
• Section 2: Token Supply and Distribution

Module 5: Generating Passive Income in DeFi – p.34-35

• What Passive Income Means in Crypto
• Staking
• Lending
• Liquidity Provision
• Airdrops and Early Ecosystem Participation

Module 6: How to Assess Scam Risk in DeFi Protocols – p.36-44

• Is the Smart Contract Audited?
• Can the Developers Access the Funds?
• Is the Team Known and Transparent?
• Is There a Token? Check the Tokenomics
• Is the Community Active and Informed?
• Does the Protocol Do What It Claims?
• Regulatory/Legal Standing
• Liquidity/TVL Sustainability
• Governance & Decentralization

Module 7: Glossary (definitions)

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