Decentralised Finance (DeFi) Gain Knowledge in Blockchain, Crypto, Stablecoins & Tokenisation
Course Overview
Why This Course Matters
The world of blockchain, cryptocurrency, and Decentralised Finance is no longer a niche – it’s a tidal wave reshaping finance, technology, and society.
Blockchain, Crypto, DLT, Web3: however you name it, everything is changing.
Affordable, scalable solutions are democratising innovation and wealth creation, empowering diverse voices to build, create, and thrive.
It’s enabling creators, small businesses, and startups globally to access unparalleled opportunities with AI driven applications via autonomous, decentralised cloud platforms.
Seizing the Opportunity
While cryptocurrency may have its critics, the reality is that it is here to stay and for some time.
Meanwhile, thanks to the innovative low-cost hyper-efficient tools available in decentralised finance, knowledgeable investors may find pockets where a reasonable income could be earned with limited or carefully controlled risks.
This is driving wealth creation equally and universally for all market participants, with no barrier to entry rewarding those prepared to do the research.
This course shows you how decentralised finance is revolutionising how we interact and empowers you to participate in the incredible change we are witnessing globally in real time whether you are an investor, in compliance or a regulator.
Early adopters of currencies have seen $1000 investments grow to significant sums over the last decade. Meanwhile, thanks to the innovative low-cost hyper-efficient tools available in decentralised finance, crypto investors are earning significant yields for providing liquidity to support the ever-growing demand for transacting on-chain.
This is driving wealth creation equally and universally for all market participants, with no barrier to entry. Imagine earning a minimum 7-10% income on savings annually, or being able to buy or trade a share of ownership of a property at minimal cost, or being able to settle a transaction anywhere with anyone instantaneously?
This course shows you how decentralised finance is revolutionising how we interact and empowers you to participate in the incredible transformational wealth creation we are witnessing globally in real time.
The world of blockchain, cryptocurrency, and platforms like Solana is no longer a niche—it’s a tidal wave reshaping finance, technology, and society.
What You’ll Gain
This course isn’t just theory—it’s a roadmap to understanding blockchain’s present and future.
Across six modules, you’ll explore:
- Technology: From blockchain basics to practical application of Digital Ledger Technology.
- Applications: Decentralised Finance (DeFi) and real-world asset tokenisation.
- Regulations: Navigating rules in the UK, EU, US, and beyond.
- Ethics: Balancing innovation with environmental and social impacts.
- Live Tools: Hands-on insights into dApps: decentralised Applications: digital wallets, liquidity provision, staking and more.
Who should attend
Blockchain’s reach is universal, and this course is for everyone everywhere with a stake in the future—whether you’re shaping it, regulating it, or simply living it. These are the people who will need it:
- Regulators: Government officials (e.g., SEC, FCA, MAS) crafting policies—understand fractionalization challenges or ZKP’s privacy trade-offs to stay ahead of innovation
- Regulated Entities: Banks, exchanges, and financial firms (e.g., CASPs under MiCA)—learn how Solana’s DeFi and NFTs fit into compliance frameworks.
- Participants in Financial Services: Investors, traders, and developers—master staking on Marinade or trading via Jupiter to maximize returns or build the next big dApp.
- Tech Enthusiasts and Entrepreneurs: From gaming devs using Star Atlas to startups tokenizing assets—turn ideas into reality on Solana’s scalable platform.
- EVERYONE: You don’t need a finance degree—whether you’re an artist minting NFTs or a worker sending remittances via USDC on Solana, this impacts your life.
Course Agenda
Table of Contents
Exploring Blockchain: Essentials
Module 1: Introduction to Blockchain
Module 2: Tokenisation
Module 3: Comparing Blockchains
Module 4: Practical Applications and Case Studies
Module 5: Future Trends and Ethical Considerations
Module 6: Introduction to Cryptocurrency Trading
Module 7: Tools of Decentralised Finance (DeFi)
Module 8: Income and Yield: Liquidity Provision and Staking
Exploring Blockchain: Essentials
AT HOME INSTRUCTION
Module 1: Introduction to Blockchain
What is Blockchain?
- Basic principles: Decentralisation, Transparency, Immutability
- Use cases beyond cryptocurrency
Benefits of Blockchain
- Security, trust, efficiency
- Disintermediation and cost reduction
Quiz to gauge understanding.
Module 2: Tokenisation
Understanding Tokens
- Types of tokens: Utility, Security, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)
- Token standards (ERC20, ERC721 for Ethereum, SPL for Solana)
Benefits of Tokenisation
- Liquidity, accessibility, fractional ownership
- Real-world asset (RWA) tokenisation examples
Quiz to gauge understanding.
Module 3: Comparing Blockchains
What is the difference?
- Overview of technology (Proof of History, Stake, Work)
- Comparisons: efficiencies and scalability
DeFi Ecosystems
- Key projects
- Benefits of DeFi
Quiz to gauge understanding.
Module 4: Practical Applications and Case Studies
Real-world Applications
- Decentralised Applications (dApps) on DeFi
- NFTs, and other innovative uses
Case Studies
- Successful projects and tokens
- Learning from market trends and past performance
Quiz to gauge understanding.
Module 5: Future Trends and Ethical Considerations
Where is Blockchain Heading?
- Predictions for blockchain technology, particularly Solana
- Regulatory landscape changes
Ethical Implications
- Environmental concerns
- Social impact of crypto trading
Quiz to gauge understanding.
Module 6: Introduction to Cryptocurrency Trading
Basics of Crypto Trading
- Market terms: Liquidity, Volatility
- Types of trading: Spot, Futures, Margin
Risks and Safety Measures
- Scams, hacks, regulatory considerations
- Safe practices: Use of hardware wallets, two factor authentication
Quiz to gauge understanding.
TEST YOUR OWN KNOWLEDGE
See how well you understand DLT and DeFi!
INPERSON LIVE INSTRUCTION: 2 DAYS, 3HRS EACH
DAY 1
Module 7: Tools of Decentralised Finance (DeFi)
Introduction
- Ecosystem Tools
- Features: Aggregated liquidity, AMM, DEX
How to Use DeFi: On and Off-ramping
- Step-by-step guide:
- Setting up a wallet
- Connecting to Decentralised Applications (dApps)
- Swapping coins, tokens, understanding fees, rent
Practical Exercise
DAY 2
Module 8: Income and Yield: LPs, and Staking
Real-world Applications
- DeFi in practice
- NFTs, and other innovative uses
Case Studies
- Successful dApps and projects
- Learning from market trends and past performance
Practical Exercises
Conclusion
Recap and Key Takeaways
Interactive Q&A Session
Resources for Further Learning Links to whitepapers, forums, and educational content
Assessment
This outline provides a structured approach to educating individuals about blockchain technology, with a specialised focus on Solana, ensuring participants gain both theoretical knowledge and practical trading skills.
Trainer Profile
Simon Alexander Legge – Banker, Economist and Fintech Specialist
Simon Alexander Legge is a senior fintech specialist focused on the impact of decentralisation and tokenisation with going on 30 years’ experience in banking, finance and private equity, having studied economics at Frankfurt and consulting, investing and working with financial institutions and private family partners as well as several startups in the EU, Switzerland, UK and US.
A Freeman of the City of London and Liveryman at The Worshipful Company of International Bankers,
Simon qualified with FCA in the UK and FINRA in the US, serving as Board member, Director, Fund Manager, Investor and NED of multiple companies globally with focuses on AI and machine learning in fintech, health and medtech and infrastructure including energy, natural resources and transportation.
The Digital Asset Training Programme is a specialised training programme with hands-on experience for central banks, financial institutions, and regulators, as many of the functions and roles of these institutions are rapidly being replaced completely autonomously in an ever-expanding brave new world of AI-powered Decentralised Finance of tokenised assets on-chain.
Managing funds and investments, as well as overseeing compliance and governance matters, Simon is well versed in achieving significant returns and fostering long-term partnerships with stakeholders in a number of crypto as well as traditional ventures.
A globally experienced consultant in finance and infrastructure development, Simon’s work with governments and international financial institutions (IFIs) in multiple regions is the catalyst to developing better processes and standards to promote economic development, financial stability, and international cooperation through funding, policy advice, and technical assistance using digital ledger technology.
Industry Experience: Asset Management, Banking, Portfolio Management and Structured Finance
- Co-Founder and CEO at Lily B Co Ltd (LBC)
- Director at Commonwealth Research Centre Limited
- Board Member at Fellow Pay
- Managing Director at Tyson & Blake
- Fund Manager, Commonwealth Infrastructure Fund at Rudolf Wolff
- Partner at Shard Capital Ltd
- Director at Cornhill Capital Limited
- Investment Manager at Barclays Wealth
- Investment Consultant at Merrill Lynch International Bank Ltd. London Client Advisor at UBS Wealth Management AG, Frankfurt
Education:
- VWA Academy of Business and Administration, Frankfurt, Germany
Finanz–und Investment Oekonom, (Economics)
- McGill University, Montreal, Canada
Cormac Butler – Financial Derivatives & Risk Expert
Cormac Butler is a seasoned financial consultant and internationally respected expert in derivatives, risk management, and financial regulation. A former consultant with Lombard Risk Systems in London, Cormac has hands-on trading experience in options, futures, and contracts for difference (CFDs), and has authored widely used books and training manuals on derivative pricing, hedging strategies, and regulatory frameworks. He has acted an expert witness in a number of financial regulation cases in the UK and Ireland.
He has developed specialised training programmes for central banks, regulators, and major financial institutions, including custom courses on banking and insurance regulation for the Central Bank of Ireland. In 2018, he was commissioned by the European Parliament to produce an influential report on the European Banking Crisis, underlining his credibility as a trusted authority on systemic risk and market reform.
Cormac has provided expert testimony to the UK Parliament Treasury Committee, the European Parliament, and Ireland’s Oireachtas Finance Committee, offering in-depth insights into financial derivatives, accounting standards, and prudential regulation. His corporate experience includes roles with both KPMG and PwC, where he deepened his expertise in audit, financial modelling, and compliance.
A globally experienced consultant, Cormac has trained over 100 banking regulators worldwide, delivering high-level technical courses on topics such as the Black-Scholes model, Value at Risk (VaR), and the accounting impact of IFRS 9 on derivatives and structured products.
His training clients include prestigious institutions such as the Bank of China, Salomon Brothers, Robert Fleming, and Banque Paribas. He has also conducted in-house programmes for firms like Morgan Stanley Dean Witter (London), PwC (Netherlands), Investec (South Africa), and ABB (Switzerland).
Whether developing cutting-edge curriculum in derivative mathematics, lecturing on corporate finance, or guiding regulators through complex accounting rules, Cormac Butler brings clarity, rigour, and real-world expertise to every engagement.
Pricing & Booking
Duration 6 Hour. Two Three Hour Sessions
Course Price: £825.00 plus VAT
Course Dates:
2nd March 20 26 (09:30-12:30), 3rd March 2026 (13:00-16:00)
6th May 2026 (09:30-12:30), 7th May 2026 (13:00-16:00)
1st July 2026 (09:30-12:30), 2nd July 2026 (13:00-16:00)
Location: (UK) Virtual Learning Live Environment via Video Communication Only.
To book, or, require more information. Please contact Alan Penhallow, or, Mary Holland;
Alan Penhallow
e-mail: alan.penhallow@penhallowtraining.co.uk
Mobile: +44 (0) 7712086934
Mary Holland
e-mail: mary.holland@penhallowtraining.co.uk
Mobile: +44 (0) 7733117915
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