DeFi Applications
By the end of this course, learners should be able to explain Lesson 1: How blockchains store value and state
Master DeFi Applications with this in-depth training program designed for the African tech community. Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up your skills, this course provides everything you need.
You'll work on practical exercises that mirror real-world challenges faced by developers and tech professionals. Our step-by-step approach ensures you understand not just the 'how' but also the 'why'.
Join thousands of students who have transformed their careers through our courses.
What you will learn
- By the end of this course, learners should be able to explain Lesson 1: How blockchains store value and state
- By the end of this course, learners should be able to explain Lesson 2: Wallets, keys, and addresses
- By the end of this course, learners should be able to explain Lesson 3: Transactions, gas, and fees
- By the end of this course, learners should be able to explain Lesson 1: Write and deploy a simple contract
- By the end of this course, learners should be able to explain Lesson 2: Token standards and transfers
What you will build and prove
- Practice: Practice: Lesson 1: How blockchains store value and state
- Project: Apply DeFi Applications
- Quiz: Lesson 1: How blockchains store value and state check (pass 70%)
- Final assessment: DeFi Applications — course assessment (pass 70%)
Course journey
How this free course is structured — watch, practise, and progress module by module.
- Introduction & Setup
- Core Concepts
- Hands-On Practice
- Intermediate Techniques
- Advanced Topics
- Real-World Projects
Practice
1 optional practice exercise — apply what you learned. Practice is not required to complete the course.
Assessment
- Lesson 1: How blockchains store value and state check · pass mark 70%
- DeFi Applications — course assessment · pass mark 70%
Prove
Course completion means finishing required lessons , and the course assessment . That grants a certificate of completion — not a professional certification. Optional practice does not block completion.
Curriculum
Week 1: Introduction & Setup
- Lesson 1: How blockchains store value and state Preview Practice 22min
- Lesson 2: Wallets, keys, and addresses Preview 10min
- Lesson 3: Transactions, gas, and fees 23min
Week 2: Core Concepts
- Lesson 1: Write and deploy a simple contract 9min
- Lesson 2: Token standards and transfers 15min
- Lesson 3: Test contracts before mainnet 15min
- Lesson 4: Secure contract patterns 12min
- Lesson 5: Build a minimal dApp front end 22min
- Lesson 6: Ship a blockchain project checklist 12min
Week 3: Hands-On Practice
- Lesson 1: Write and deploy a simple contract 12min
- Lesson 2: Token standards and transfers 23min
- Lesson 3: Test contracts before mainnet 18min
- Lesson 4: Secure contract patterns 22min
Week 4: Intermediate Techniques
- Lesson 1: Write and deploy a simple contract 21min
- Lesson 2: Token standards and transfers 22min
- Lesson 3: Test contracts before mainnet 8min
- Lesson 4: Secure contract patterns 21min
- Lesson 5: Build a minimal dApp front end 16min
Week 5: Advanced Topics
- Lesson 1: Write and deploy a simple contract 10min
- Lesson 2: Token standards and transfers 11min
- Lesson 3: Test contracts before mainnet 24min
- Lesson 4: Secure contract patterns 10min
- Lesson 5: Build a minimal dApp front end 17min
Week 6: Real-World Projects
- Lesson 1: Write and deploy a simple contract 18min
- Lesson 2: Token standards and transfers 19min
- Lesson 3: Test contracts before mainnet 20min
- Lesson 4: Secure contract patterns 22min
- Lesson 5: Build a minimal dApp front end 15min
Free to enroll — no purchase required.
Instructor: Africoders
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