📘 The DeFi Handbook – Second Edition: A Comprehensive Guide to the Rise, Risks, and Resilience of Decentralized Finance

Are you ready to explore the evolving world of decentralized finance (DeFi)? Whether you're new to crypto or an experienced DeFi enthusiast, this second edition of The DeFi Handbook offers an essential deep dive into the protocols, platforms, risks, and opportunities that shape this revolutionary financial ecosystem.

Originally published in 2020, The DeFi Handbook became a go-to resource during the explosive early growth of DeFi. Now, updated for 2024 and beyond, this second edition reflects the rapid shifts in the decentralized finance sector—covering major collapses, resilient protocols, emerging players, and what lies ahead.

• ✅ In-depth analysis of DeFi’s rise and consolidation phase (2020–2024)

• 💥 Case studies of platform failures like Celsius, Iron Finance, bZx Fulcrum, and Algofi—and the key lessons learned

• 🔐 Insights into the security, liquidity, and compliance challenges facing DeFi protocols today

• 💡 Detailed profiles of resilient and innovative platforms like dYdX, Balancer, Curve, Airswap, Tokenlon, RenVM, and PoolTogether

• 🚀 Introduction to emerging DeFi stars such as World Liberty Financial, Synthetify, Trader Joe, PancakeSwap, and Raydium

• 🌐 Discussion on regulatory changes, cross-chain liquidity, synthetic assets, and the future of decentralized finance

• Crypto investors and traders seeking to understand DeFi opportunities and risks

• Developers and entrepreneurs building in the DeFi space

• Financial professionals, regulators, and researchers interested in the future of finance

• Students and educators looking for a comprehensive reference on Web3 and decentralized finance

• Stay informed about cutting-edge developments in DeFi

• Learn from the failures and successes of past and present DeFi platforms

• Discover how DeFi is reshaping global finance—from stablecoins to synthetic assets and beyond

DeFi is no longer just an experiment—it’s a movement redefining financial systems. This book helps you navigate the decentralized frontier with clarity, context, and credibility.

Start your journey or deepen your expertise in decentralized finance today. Grab your copy of The DeFi Handbook – Second Edition now!