{"product_id":"why-defi-matters-ian-horne-9781398612938","title":"Why Defi Matters: What Cryptoassets, Web3 and the Metaverse Really Mean for Finance","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThere is a pressing need for a balanced account outlining what DeFi actually means for investors, banks and the finance industry. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhy DeFi Matters \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ecuts through the jargon and the hype to help people make more informed decisions in this space. It examines the evolution of DeFi and cryptocurrencies, analysing what it means for investors and the future of finance. It also outlines the developments that truly matter, distinguishing between longer-term trends and fads, and is a must-read for finance professionals, organizations and investors interested in moving into DeFi. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhy DeFi Matters \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eexplores the rise of DeFi and provides focused, balanced analysis about this alternative financial system that is being built and how it will coexist with banks, institutions and traditional finance. It examines the aspects of DeFi that will materially change financial systems and how they will alter the nature of purchasing, lending, insurance and banking; the role of web3 and the metaverse in the new era of finance; and its role in the democratization of finance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ian Horne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1398612936\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781398612938\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kogan Page\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/31\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.74d","brand":"Ian Horne","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44311251058943,"sku":"9781398612938","price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_79899cf2-932e-4cf3-ba6b-687362ede459.jpg?v=1695721846","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/why-defi-matters-ian-horne-9781398612938","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}