New
Navigating Decentralized Finance,
Edition 1 From Blockchain to Crypto Assets and TokenizationEditors: By Pascal Egloff, Ernesto Turnes and Stefan Neumann
Publication Date:
17 Nov 2025
Hazards
-
The publication contains no hazards
Conformance
-
PDF/UA-1
-
The publication contains a conformance statement that it meets the EPUB Accessibility 1.1, WCAG 2.1, Level AA standard. Please see https://bornaccessible.benetech.org/certified-publishers/ for further details of our compatibility testing.
-
The publication was certified on 20250728
-
Accessibility addendum
-
The certifier's credential is https://bornaccessible.benetech.org/certified-publishers/
-
For detailed accessibility information, see Elsevier’s website at https://www-elsevier-com.ucc.idm.oclc.org/about/accessibility
-
Compatibility tested
-
For queries regarding accessibility information, contact [email protected]
Ways Of Reading
-
This e-publication is accessible to the full extent that the file format and types of content allow, on a specific reading device, by default, without necessarily including any additions such as textual descriptions of images or enhanced navigation.
-
Short alternative textual descriptions
-
Information-rich images are described by extended descriptions
-
Visualised data also available as non-graphical data
-
All contents of the digital publication necessary to use and understanding, including any text, images (via alternative descriptions), video (via audio description) is fully accessible via suitable audio reproduction.
Navigation
-
The contents of the PDF have been tagged to permit access by assistive technologies as per PDF-UA-1 standard.
-
Index with links to referenced entries
-
Page breaks included from the original print source
-
Elements such as headings, tables, etc. for structured navigation
Additional Accessibility Information
-
All (or substantially all) textual matter is arranged in a single logical reading order (including text that is visually presented as separate from the main text flow, e.g., in boxouts, captions, tables, footnotes, endnotes, citations, etc.). Non-textual content is also linked from within this logical reading order. (Purely decorative non-text content can be ignored).
-
The language of the text has been specified (e.g., via the HTML or XML lang attribute) to optimise text-to-speech (and other alternative renderings), both at the whole document level and, where appropriate, for individual words, phrases or passages in a different language.
-
For readers with color vision deficiency, use of color (e.g., in diagrams, graphics and charts, in prompts, or on buttons inviting a response) is not the sole means of graphical distinction or of conveying information
-
Content is enhanced with ARIA roles to optimize organization and facilitate navigation
-
Where interactive content is included in the product, controls are provided (e.g., for speed, pause and resume, reset) and labelled to make their use clear.
-
Content provides explanations for unusual words, abbreviations, acronyms, idioms, jargon in an accessible form, such as glossaries, scripted pop-ups.
-
WCAG v2.2
Product Content
-
Content includes any type of illustrations.
-
The primary content is text.
-
Content includes a significant number of actionable (clickable) cross-references, hyperlinked notes and annotations, or with other actionable links between largely textual elements (e.g., quiz/test questions, ‘choose your own ending’, etc.).
-
Additional text not part of main content
-
Content includes figures, diagrams, charts and/or graphs, including other ‘mechanical’ (i.e. non-photographic) illustrations.
-
Content includes mathematical notations, formulae.
Note
-
This product relies on 3rd party tooling which may impact the accessibility features visible in inspection copies. All accessibility features mentioned would be present in the purchased version of the title.
Navigating Decentralized Finance: From Blockchain to Crypto Assets and Tokenization provides an in-depth overview of how blockchain and digital assets drive financial economics with a truly global approach. This comprehensive textbook covers blockchain technologies, infrastructure, applications, and regulatory and legal aspects, offering both a quick introduction for beginners and numerous, practical case studies to engage advanced students and working professionals. Here, after discussing blockchain fundamentals, experts consider blockchain contracts, scalability, CBDCs, tokenization, stablecoins, NFTs, decentralized finance (DeFi), and the metaverse, among other topics, with applications explored across the financial world.
Each chapter adopts a consistent structure and pedagogy accompanied by over 120 illustrations across the book, as well as a blockchain glossary. An instructor website includes a complete set of lecture slides supporting undergraduate, graduate, certificate, and faculty across the globe.
Key Features
- Features clear, accessible explanations, connecting blockchain technology and infrastructure with business and financial applications
- Showcases more than 120 unique graphics and practical case studies
- Adopts a global, interdisciplinary perspective, incorporating technical, business, finance, IT, legal, regulation, and strategy aspects
- Includes an instructor website with a complete set of lecture slides supporting undergraduate, graduate, certificate, and professional course faculty
About the author
By Pascal Egloff, Lecturer, University of Applied Sciences of Eastern Switzerland (OST), St.Gallen, Switzerland; Ernesto Turnes, Lecturer and professor of Banking and Finance, University of Applied Sciences of Eastern Switzerland (OST), St.Gallen, Switzerland and Stefan Neumann, Lecturer of Banking and Finance Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences, USA
1. Introduction to Fundamentals of DLT
2. Introduction to Technologies
3. Blockchain Technology
4. Other DLT Technologies
5. Introduction to Key Elements of DLT Infrastructure
6. Crypto Assets: Categorization, Wallets, Exchanges, and Investing
7. Crypto Assets: Native Tokens
8. Introduction to Applications of DLT
9. Tokenization and Nonnative Tokens.
10. Decentralized Finance
11. The Use of Crypto Assets in Criminal Activities
2. Introduction to Technologies
3. Blockchain Technology
4. Other DLT Technologies
5. Introduction to Key Elements of DLT Infrastructure
6. Crypto Assets: Categorization, Wallets, Exchanges, and Investing
7. Crypto Assets: Native Tokens
8. Introduction to Applications of DLT
9. Tokenization and Nonnative Tokens.
10. Decentralized Finance
11. The Use of Crypto Assets in Criminal Activities
ISBN:
9780443274084
Page Count:
398
Retail Price
:
Advanced undergraduate and graduate students in Finance, Business, and Economics