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Decentralized Finance and the End of Traditional Banking

Jyoti Verma (Edited by), Verma (Author), Amandeep Singh (Edited by), (Edited by)

9781394271771, Wiley

Hardback, published 11 September 2025

400 pages
28 x 19 x 2.6 cm, 0.816 kg

This book provides the essential knowledge needed to navigate the revolutionary future of finance with confidence through its comprehensive and accessible exploration of decentralized finance.

This book is an in-depth exploration of the transformative power of decentralized finance (DeFi) and its potential to revolutionize the global financial system through in-depth analyses of the rise of DeFi, covering a wide range of topics such as cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology, smart contracts, decentralized exchanges, stablecoins, governance, and more. The volume offers readers a comprehensive understanding of the various aspects and components of the decentralized finance ecosystem. Adopting a forward-looking approach, the book examines the long-term implications for the financial industry, regulatory bodies, and the global economy. It explores the potential consequences of this paradigm shift, equipping readers with the knowledge to navigate the future of finance with confidence. By striking a balance between technical accuracy and accessibility, this book ensures that readers from various backgrounds will gain a comprehensive understanding of the complex concepts associated with DeFi.

Readers will find the book:

  • Introduces the emerging DeFi ecosystem and its potential to transform the financial industry, providing a glimpse into the future of finance;
  • Provides practical advice on how to invest in DeFi and navigate the rapidly evolving landscape, offering insights into the DeFi revolution and how to generate higher returns;
  • Offers a comprehensive, in-depth exploration of the technologies driving DeFi, from blockchain technology to smart contracts;
  • Explains how DeFi is challenging the traditional banking model and disrupting the financial industry, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the future of finance.

Audience

Academics, finance professionals, policymakers and regulators working with decentralized finance to revolutionize the world of banking.

Preface xvii

Part I: Fundamentals of Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Technology 1

1 Introduction to Cryptocurrency and Blockchain 3
Vinita Choudhary, Neha Kamboj and Sonal Trivedi

2 A Journey Into the World of Cryptocurrency and Bitcoin Technology 21
Anju Rohilla, Priya Jindal and Ansh Jindal

Part II: Evolution and Disruption in Finance 39

3 Traditional Finance vs. Decentralized Finance: A Comparative Analysis 41
Divya Bansal and Naboshree Bhattacharya

4 Traditional Banking to Digital Banking: Technological Transformation, Trends and Disruptions 61
Rakhi Arora and Animesh Singh

5 The Meltdown Effect: Financial Crises and the Global Economic Ripple 81
Mukul Bhatnagar, Sanjay Taneja, Pawan Kumar and Ercan Ozen

Part III: The Prospective of Decentralized Finance and Its Components 99

6 The Prospective of Decentralized Finance and Its Impact on Traditional Banking 101
Vivek Sharma and Sanjay Taneja

7 Exploring the Effectiveness of Centralized Exchange and Decentralized Exchange for Cryptocurrency Trading in the World of DeFi for Sustainable Finance 115
Arvinder Kaur, Harmanpreet Kaur and Aarti Dangwal

8 Crypto Airdrops: Marketing Tool for Cryptocurrency Markets 135
Shivani Inder

9 Unlocking the Power of Decentralized Exchanges: A Financial Paradigm Shift 149
Jyoti Verma, Anjali Sharma and Gagandeep

10 Stablecoins: The Cornerstone of DeFi 165
Reepu, Pawan Kumar, Sanjay Taneja and Ercan Ozen

11 Tokenization of Stable Assets to Cryptocurrency: Transformation of Traditional Investments and Trading to Digital Financing 179
Nikhil Modi and Sridhar Manohar

Part IV: Governance, Future of Banking and Consumer Perspectives 199

12 Decentralized Finance's Governance—A Review of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations 201
Shikha Singh, Deepa Gupta, Mukul Gupta and Roshan Kumar

13 Unified Payment Interface (UPI): An Analytical Dissection of the Current Framework and Future Scope of Introducing a Charge-per-Transaction Model 227
Rashmi Aggarwal, Tanvi Verma, Ishaan Sharma, Ashwin Kumar and Jatin Verma

14 Perspectives of Consumers Toward Cashless Transactions 241
Priya Jindal and Deepa Sharma

15 Bitcoin Ascent: Fueling the DeFi Revolution 259
Harmanpreet Kaur and Arvinder Kaur

16 Future of Decentralized Finance—Disruption of the Global Banking System 277
Divya Bansal and Naboshree Bhattacharya

Part V: Integration with Emerging Technologies 289

17 Wallets in Metaverse: Building Block for Virtual World 291
Gurtej Singh and Shivani Inder

18 Examining the Convergence of Virtual and Traditional Assets in Crypto Collisions 313
Gagandeep and Gioia Arnone

19 Decentralized Dynamics: Navigating Governance in DeFi Realms 339
Gagandeep and Jyoti Verma

References 359

Index 363

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