This is the first insider's story of decentralized finance and Web3.
    The decentralized finance industry is still young, yet DeFi is already reshaping how financial services operate. This book offers a clear and comprehensive overview of theDeFi and Web3 landscape — from its origins to its capabilities and future. Leading Web3 pioneers from Aave, Dune, PancakeSwap, 1inch, and other major players share their stories, outline their vision for various decentralized services, highlight the challenges to DeFi adoption, and reflect on both the opportunities and the risks ahead. These insights are complemented by clear explanations of the core principles of blockchain technology, designed for a general audience — especially those new to crypto —providing a concise and accessible introduction to inner workings of DeFi.