Smart Contracts: Programmable Money
Understand the technology powering DeFi, NFTs, and the new internet. Ethereum, Solidity, the EVM, ERC standards, major exploits, and how to read contracts yourself — with current 2024-2026 protocol data.
3 lessons · 51 min · advanced
- 1Smart Contracts and the World ComputerCode that executes automatically when conditions are met. The mechanics, the standards, the major exploits, and the protocols built on top.11 min
- 2DeFi Primitives Deep DiveA close look at the core DeFi protocols every serious user should understand: Uniswap V4, Aave, Lido, MakerDAO/Sky, Pendle, EigenLayer, GMX, Compound, and Curve. Mechanics, current 2024-2026 metrics, and why each one matters.15 min
- 3Reading Solidity for Non-ProgrammersHow to read a smart contract on Etherscan, identify common patterns, spot red flags, walk through real safe and exploited contracts, and use free tools to understand what you are signing.25 min
Educational only — not financial advice.