Join the exclusive DeFi course at DQF Academy, designed for those who want to dive into the world of decentralized finance and quantitative finance.
Not only will you gain solid knowledge of the key elements of DeFi, but you will also have the opportunity for guaranteed employment at Tokenomia.pro.
Take the first step towards an exciting and well-paid career in the rapidly evolving world of DeFi.
Course created by Tokenomia.pro
Open the door to your future in the world of decentralized finance with a job guarantee for the top performers!
Who is this course for?
Students
If you're a student just starting your journey in the job market, our course will help you acquire unique knowledge and skills in one of the fastest-growing fields—decentralized finance (DeFi). Regardless of your field of study, our modules will provide you with a solid foundation for building a career in DeFi and quantitative finance. Moreover, we offer practical tools and hands-on experience that will enhance your competitiveness in the job market.
Working professionals
If you're already working in the financial, technology, or another related field but feel it's time for growth or a shift towards decentralized finance, this course is for you. You’ll learn how to implement modern DeFi tools and advanced quantitative finance models into your work, opening up opportunities to change your career path or enhance your expertise with the latest financial technologies.
Cryptocurrency enthusiasts
If you're passionate about cryptocurrencies and follow the development of blockchain technology, our course will help you take that interest to a more professional level. It’s an excellent opportunity to combine your passion with the chance to advance your career in one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. Through the course, you’ll gain practical knowledge and access to a community of experts, which can become the key to realizing your own projects and investing with greater confidence and a deeper understanding of future markets.
For the top participants, we guarantee a job offer at Tokenomia.pro.
This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience and a competitive edge in the job market. All course graduates will receive certificates confirming their newly acquired skills. Thanks to the hands-on, workshop-style format of the training, each participant can adjust the learning pace to their own needs and interests. Continuous access to the instructors and their expert guidance will support you at every stage of your educational journey.
If you're interested in at least one of the following topics, this course is for you
Programming
If you enjoy programming, this course will give you the opportunity to create bots, automate financial processes, and apply quantitative finance tools.
Economics
During the course, you will delve into the practical aspects of digital economics and learn how to apply it in the real world.
Finance
In the course, you will discover alternative approaches to managing risk and returns, as well as learn how to optimize investments in a decentralized financial environment.
Cryptocurrencies
If you want to understand how innovative markets work and the opportunities they offer beyond simple trading, this course will allow you to unlock the full potential of blockchain technology in DeFi.
Benefits of the course
Guaranteed job offer for top performers
One of the greatest benefits of our course is the opportunity to receive a guaranteed job offer at Tokenomia.pro for top participants. If you excel in the course, you will not only gain valuable knowledge but also secure a stable and future-oriented job at one of the leading consulting agencies in the blockchain industry. This is a unique chance to quickly enter the high-end job market and grow your career in the rapidly developing DeFi sector.
Certificate
Upon completing the course, you will receive a certificate that confirms your participation. This certificate is a valuable document that will not only enhance your attractiveness in the job market but also serve as proof of your dedication and competence in the field of decentralized finance and quantitative finance. It will be your ticket to securing new contracts, jobs, or collaborations in the DeFi industry.
Practical skills ready for use
The course is not solely based on theory – we focus on practice. The knowledge you gain will enable you to immediately apply your skills to real-world projects, both in your professional work and personal investments. From investment strategies and creating algorithms and bots to market analysis – our course will equip you with tools you can use right away to enhance your chances of profit and growth.
Access to industry experts
By participating in the course, you will gain access to the knowledge and experience of experts from Tokenomia.Pro. Our team consists of specialists in DeFi, financial mathematics, and market automation who will guide you step by step through complex topics. You will be able to ask questions, solve problems, and benefit from the mentorship of people who are up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in the blockchain world.
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"I enrolled in a course led by Łukasz two years ago, and after the course, I got a job at Tokenomia.pro. A year later, I was promoted and given the opportunity to build my own team. Participating in the course was a milestone in my professional career"
Dawid Kubas,
Lead Token Engineer at Tokenomia.pro
What education and skills are useful in DeFi?
In the world of decentralized finance (DeFi), both technical and analytical skills are key. Education in fields such as computer science, mathematics, finance, economics, or software engineering can be extremely useful, but success in DeFi is also accessible to people with diverse professional backgrounds. There’s also room for non-technical roles, such as graphic design, UX, data visualisation, marketing, or content creation. A willingness to learn, interest in Web3, and an understanding of market mechanisms are crucial. Regardless of your experience, there is undoubtedly a place for you in this growing industry.
What roles can you work in?
There are many roles in DeFi that cater to various skill sets. Blockchain developers, smart contract engineers, data analysts, tokenomics specialists, market model creators, and liquidity management experts are just a few examples. Many of these roles also require an understanding of how DeFi protocols work, economic modeling, and financial risk management. DeFi is a rapidly evolving industry, offering numerous career development opportunities for both technical specialists and creative or analytical professionals.
What you will learn:
Our course is divided into four key modules that will guide you step by step through the full spectrum of knowledge about decentralized finance. From understanding the basic elements of DeFi, through market mechanics and liquidity management, to advanced financial tools and quantitative algorithms – each module will provide you with the necessary skills to operate independently and build investment strategies. Regardless of your current level of expertise, the course will help you establish a solid foundation and develop practical competencies essential in the rapidly growing world of DeFi.
Building blocks of DeFi
In the first module, you will go through a comprehensive overview of the key protocols that make up the world of decentralized finance. You will learn about different types of DeFi platforms, including lending protocols, prediction markets, insurance platforms, investment funds, and other essential solutions. This will help you understand how these components work and how to use them in building your own investment strategies. This thorough review will give you a solid foundation for exploring advanced tools and techniques in the subsequent modules of the course.
Market Mechanics and Liquidity
The second module is dedicated to market mechanics and liquidity, which are crucial for the functioning of decentralized exchanges and financial platforms. You will understand how primary and secondary markets operate, as well as how liquidity works within the DeFi ecosystem. You will learn how liquidity differs on traditional markets compared to decentralized exchanges and why this concept is vital for efficient market operations. With this knowledge, you will be able to consciously analyze and optimize transactions based on market structure.
Financial Instruments in DeFi
In the third module, we will focus on advanced financial instruments available in DeFi. You will explore various tools and strategies that allow investors to maximize profits while minimizing risk. We will analyze mechanisms such as staking, yield farming, lending, and trading on decentralized exchanges. You will learn how to use these instruments to build investment portfolios in the world of decentralized finance.
Quantitative Finance in DeFi
The fourth module will combine the knowledge gained with advanced quantitative finance techniques. You will learn how to use algorithms, machine learning, and mathematical modeling to optimize your investment portfolio. You will discover how to minimize risk and maximize returns by applying tools such as arbitrage algorithms, trading bots, and advanced investment automation strategies. With quantitative finance in DeFi, you will be able to create efficient and sustainable investment strategies.
Selected topics covered during the course:
Introduction to DeFi
DeFi, or decentralized finance, is a revolution in the financial world that removes intermediaries and enables direct, autonomous financial transactions between users through blockchain. You will learn the fundamentals of this ecosystem, which includes a wide range of protocols and tools, creating a new form of digital economy.
Tokens
Tokens are fundamental units of value in the blockchain ecosystem. They can represent various assets—from cryptocurrencies to shares in projects and organizations. You will learn how different types of tokens work and how they impact the DeFi market.
Stablecoins
Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies whose value is tied to traditional assets, such as the US dollar or gold. Due to their price stability, they play a crucial role in the DeFi ecosystem, enabling secure transactions and minimizing the risks associated with cryptocurrency price fluctuations.
Primary Markets
Primary markets are places where newly created projects and tokens are offered to investors for the first time. In DeFi, these markets include Initial Coin Offerings (ICO), Initial DEX Offerings (IDO), and other forms of capital raising. Understanding how these markets operate allows for early participation in promising projects.
Decentralized Exchanges (DEX)
Decentralized exchanges (DEX) allow users to trade cryptocurrencies without the need for intermediaries, such as banks or centralized platforms. You will learn how trading on DEXs works, what its advantages are, and the challenges related to liquidity and security.
Centralized Exchanges (CEX)
Centralized exchanges (CEX) are traditional cryptocurrency trading platforms that operate similarly to stock exchanges. They provide easy access to cryptocurrencies but require trust in a central institution. You will learn how they function and how they differ from decentralized exchanges.
Yield Farming
Yield farming is the process of generating income from owned cryptocurrencies by providing them to DeFi protocols. You will learn how this mechanism works, allowing users to earn rewards in the form of tokens for providing liquidity to platforms.
Staking
Staking is a method of earning passive income from cryptocurrencies by "freezing" owned assets to support the blockchain network. Through staking, you can not only secure the network but also generate profits without the need for constant trading.
Liquidity Mining
Liquidity mining involves providing liquidity to DeFi protocols in exchange for rewards in the form of tokens. It is one of the key ways that market participants can earn while simultaneously supporting the operation of decentralized exchanges and lending platforms.
Lending
Lending in DeFi operates without intermediaries, allowing users to take out or provide loans in cryptocurrencies. Through algorithmic protocols, users can access capital or generate profits by lending to others, all in a secure and transparent manner.
Arbitrage
Arbitrage in DeFi is a strategy that involves exploiting price differences between different exchanges. It is a way to achieve quick profits with minimal risk, but it requires extensive knowledge of market dynamics and quick action.
Decentralized Prediction Markets
Decentralized prediction markets allow users to bet on the outcomes of future events, using blockchain to create transparent, self-regulating systems. This is a new form of investment that combines speculation with market mechanics.
Automated Market Makers (AMM)
Automated Market Makers (AMM) are protocols that enable trading cryptocurrencies on decentralized exchanges without the need for traditional order books. AMMs automatically set asset prices based on supply and demand, providing liquidity to the market.
Asset Management
Asset management in DeFi is the process of creating and optimizing an investment portfolio using advanced tools and strategies. Course participants will learn how to effectively allocate capital, manage risk, and maximize profits in the decentralized financial ecosystem.
Bots
Bots in DeFi are automated programs that perform specific tasks, such as trading cryptocurrencies or monitoring markets. You will learn how bots can enhance trading efficiency by automating processes and eliminating the need for constant market monitoring.
MEV Bots
MEV bots (Miner Extractable Value) are advanced algorithms that maximize profits by manipulating the order of transactions on the blockchain. Course participants will learn how these bots operate and how they are utilized in the context of decentralized finance to increase profits in the markets.
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About the main instructor
Lukasz Szymanski
Founder of dqf.academy, Tokenomia.pro, and tpro.network, Łukasz has extensive and diverse experience in the complex field of decentralized finance, encompassing software engineering, finance, economics, business, management, and game theory. His unique, multidisciplinary perspective has been shaped by several years of participation in the cryptocurrency market, leading Tokenomia.pro for three years, and over a decade of work in the technology industry, including a six-year tenure as Engineering Director at OLX Group and a managerial role at Spotify.
Lukasz is also a member of the CQF Institute, whose mission is "To promote the highest standards in practical financial engineering, the CQF Institute provides a platform for education and building a global community of quantitative finance." Membership in this prestigious organization further emphasizes his commitment to the development of advanced tools and practices in financial engineering, enhancing his comprehensive knowledge in quantitative finance.
His profile is further strengthened by academic proficiency, including a successful Executive MBA degree from the University of Economics in Poznan, as well as numerous courses from renowned institutions such as Harvard Business School. He is a respected voice in the academic community, teaching at leading universities like the University of Economics in Poznań, where he shares his knowledge on blockchain project financing.
For a long time, he has been a pioneer in the field of token engineering, as evidenced by his role as the local host of the Token Engineering Academy in Poland. Not content with merely acquiring knowledge, he actively engages in sharing his rich experience and insights. He is a regular speaker at major conferences, such as ETHCC 2024, ETHC 2023, and WebSummit 2022, ensuring that his insights reach a broad audience within the industry.
Additional Instructors
Dawid Kubas
Lead Token Engineer
Dawid is the leader of the token engineering team at Tokenomia.pro. His continuous education and commitment to the development of these technologies make him one of the leading specialists in Token Engineering and Web3 in Poland. He also actively serves as a co-host of the Token Engineering Academy in Poland. With four years of technical experience working with advanced systems, his broad expertise and versatility are well recognized. Dawid has gained knowledge from courses organized by renowned institutions such as CERN, the Token Engineering Academy, and DaftAcademy. His dedication and talent have been honored with a scholarship from the prestigious PepsiCo Foundation ExCEL program. Dawid is a graduate of the AGH University of Science and Technology in Krakow.
Nikodem Szyszka
Mathematician
Nikodem stands out in our team with his exceptional mathematical and analytical mind. His extensive experience in data analysis makes his contributions to our projects invaluable. He specializes in mathematical modeling and dynamic systems, allowing him to effectively solve complex analytical problems. His skills and dedication have been recognized by Jagiellonian University, where he received a prestigious scholarship under the POB SciMat program. Nikodem graduated from Jagiellonian University in Krakow and continues to advance his career, constantly expanding and applying his acquired skills.
Krzysztof Gierula
Token Engineer
Krzysztof brings extensive knowledge and experience in Robotics and Automation to our team, having excelled in these fields during his studies at AGH University of Science and Technology in Krakow. His solid academic background has given him a deep understanding of control systems complexity, an invaluable skill set in our work. In the team, Krzysztof serves as an expert in control theory, which is crucial for developing and managing advanced automated protocols that are the backbone of our projects. His long-standing interest in Web3 and the DeFi sector allows him to excel in this complex field, effectively supporting our work in the most challenging areas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do I need prior knowledge of DeFi to participate in the course?
No, our course is designed for both beginners and those with some experience in DeFi or cryptocurrencies. The course starts with basic topics and then guides participants through increasingly advanced subjects, such as liquidity management and quantitative finance.
2. How long does the course last?
The course is divided into four modules that can be completed at your own pace. The standard completion time is about 6–8 weeks, depending on your commitment and learning speed. All materials will be available online, allowing you to learn whenever you want.
3. Will I receive a certificate upon completing the course?
Yes, upon completing the course and passing all required assessments, you will receive a certificate that formally confirms your participation. This certificate can be used in job applications and as proof of the skills you have acquired.
4. Does the course provide a guaranteed job offer for top performers?
Yes, for the top participants in the course, we offer a guaranteed job at Tokenomia.Pro - one of the leading consulting firms in the blockchain industry. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable professional experience and work in the rapidly growing DeFi sector.
5. Will I have access to mentors during the course?
Yes, during the course, you will have the opportunity to connect with experts from Tokenomia.Pro, who will support you in your learning and answer your questions. We also organize Q&A sessions and mentoring to help you better understand more complex topics.
6. Will the materials be available after the course is finished?
Yes, after completing the course, you will have lifetime access to all educational materials. You can revisit them at any time to refresh your knowledge or analyze new investment strategies.
7. When does the course start?
The planned start date for the course is in November 2024.
8. Is the course available for people outside of Poland?
Yes, the course is available online and participants from anywhere in the world can join.
9. Do I need special software or hardware to participate in the course?
No, to participate in the course, you only need access to a computer with an internet connection. All the tools and software we will discuss are available online and will be explained in detail during the course.
10. In what format will the course be conducted?
The course will be conducted through live online sessions (with access to recordings), Q&A sessions, and materials available for participants.
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