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Terra Blockchain - Unlocking Decentralized Finance With NextGen Protocols and Global Access - cover

Terra Blockchain - Unlocking Decentralized Finance With NextGen Protocols and Global Access

Fouad Sabry

Publisher: One Billion Knowledgeable

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In a world shaped by rapid technological and financial evolution, Terra Blockchain by Fouad Sabry explores the heartbeat of decentralized finance (DeFi) with clarity and insight. For those in political science, understanding DeFi is key to grasping shifts in global governance, economic sovereignty, and digital power structures. This book is your essential gateway.
 
Chapters Brief Overview:
 
1: Terra (blockchain): Explains Terra's role in algorithmic stablecoins and its disruption in digital finance.
 
2: Do Kwon: Profiles the controversial founder and his vision that reshaped and rattled DeFi norms.
 
3: Coinbase: Details how Coinbase bridges traditional finance with the decentralized economy.
 
4: Circle (company): Unpacks Circle’s development of USDC and its impact on digital dollar innovation.
 
5: Iron Finance: Analyzes the protocol’s collapse and lessons on algorithmic stablecoin fragility.
 
6: Tron (blockchain): Covers Tron’s highspeed blockchain and its positioning in the DeFi and Web3 arenas.
 
7: OKX: Outlines OKX’s evolution as a crypto exchange influencing DeFi liquidity and adoption.
 
8: Cryptocurrency bubble: Explores the rise and bursts of crypto hype cycles within decentralized financial systems.
 
9: Cardano (blockchain platform): Looks into Cardano’s academic approach to DeFi and its secure, scalable design.
 
10: Decentralized finance: Provides a foundational overview of DeFi’s architecture and transformative goals.
 
11: Stablecoin: Examines the stability mechanisms and role of stablecoins in DeFi ecosystems.
 
12: Binance: Charts Binance’s journey as a centralized exchange impacting DeFi accessibility.
 
13: Tether (cryptocurrency): Delves into Tether’s controversial reserves and dominance as a stablecoin.
 
14: Justin Sun: Explores Justin Sun’s role in shaping Tron and his bold moves in crypto finance.
 
15: Cryptocurrency: Defines cryptocurrencies and their foundational place in decentralized systems.
 
16: USD Coin: Focuses on USDC’s transparency, adoption, and regulatory collaborations.
 
17: Three Arrows Capital: Analyzes its rise and collapse, offering cautionary insights into DeFi leverage.
 
18: Hodlnaut: Examines centralized lending within DeFi and the risks of yieldseeking behavior.
 
19: Solana (blockchain platform): Highlights Solana’s speed and innovation in supporting scalable DeFi apps.
 
20: Paxos Trust Company: Investigates Paxos’ regulated approach to stablecoins and asset tokenization.
 
21: Uniswap: Details the automated market maker model and its revolutionary impact on DeFi trading.
 
Whether you're a student, policymaker, economist, or curious mind, this book reveals the forces reshaping money and power. It’s a deep dive for those who seek to understand not just technology, but its realworld implications in finance and governance.
Available since: 04/29/2025.
Print length: 209 pages.

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