README.md

Fintech101 💵

Welcome to Fintech101! This repository is designed to be your comprehensive guide to understanding and mastering various aspects of financial technology (fintech). Whether you're a beginner looking to explore the basics or an experienced professional diving into advanced concepts, Fintech101 has something for everyone.

Work in Progress

• Case studies.

Table of Contents 📚

1. Introduction to Fintech 🌐

   • Understanding the Fintech Landscape
   • Evolution of Financial Technologies
   • Fintech Business Models
   • Regulatory Environment in Fintech

2. Basic Finance Concepts 💰

   • Time Value of Money
   • Risk Management
   • Financial Markets and Instruments
   • Investment Basics
   • Key Players in the Indian Banking Sector
   • Regulatory Bodies in Indian Finance (RBI, SEBI, IRDAI)

3. Banking and Payment Systems 💳

   • Overview of Banking Systems
   • Payment Systems and Gateways
   • Mobile Payment Technologies
   • Open Banking Initiatives

4. Traditional Trading and Investments 📈

   • Stock Markets and Investments
   • Bond Markets and Fixed Income Instruments
   • Mutual Funds and ETFs
   • Portfolio Management Strategies

5. Introduction to Blockchain Technologies ⛓️

   • Basics of Blockchain and DLT
   • Cryptocurrencies and Digital Assets
   • Smart Contracts and Decentralized Apps

6. Understanding Bitcoin and Blockchain 🌐

   • History and Evolution of Bitcoin
   • Blockchain Revolution and Implications
   • Bitcoin Standard and Economic Framework

7. Ethereum and Smart Contracts 🛠️

   • Introduction to Ethereum Platform
   • Solidity Programming Language
   • Smart Contract Development
   • DeFi Ecosystem

8. DeFi and the Future of Finance 💱

   • Overview of DeFi
   • Yield Farming and Liquidity Mining
   • Lending and Borrowing Protocols
   • Risks and Opportunities in DeFi

9. Hyperledger Fabric and Smart Contract Development 🔗

   • Introduction to Hyperledger Fabric
   • Hands-on Smart Contract Development
   • Hyperledger Cookbook: Practical Applications
   • Security Token and Stablecoins Implementation

10. NoSQL Databases and Blockchain 📊

    • Understanding NoSQL Databases
    • Integration of NoSQL with Blockchain Applications
    • Use Cases and Applications

11. Case Studies and Practical Projects 📊

    • Implementing Fintech Solutions
    • Building Blockchain Applications
    • Simulating Financial Models
    • Analyzing Real-world Fintech Use Cases
    • Others:
      • Credit Scoring Models for Indian Banks
      • Fraud Detection in Indian Payment Systems
      • Algorithmic Trading Strategy for Stock Market
      • Decentralized Lending Platform for SMEs
      • Insurance Claim Processing Automation
      • Personalized Investment Recommendation for Investors
      • Tokenization of Real Estate Assets in India
      • Decentralized Identity Verification for Indian Governments
      • Cross-border Remittance with Stablecoins
      • Automated Market Making Algorithm for Decentralized Exchanges
      • Decentralized Asset Management Platform
      • Decentralized Insurance Platform
      • Tokenization of Intellectual Property Rights
      • Prediction Market for Cryptocurrency Price Forecasting
      • Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) Governance Platform
      • Decentralized Identity Verification for Supply Chain Markets
      • Tokenized Real Estate Investment Platform
      • Decentralized Autonomous Liquidity Pools
      • Decentralized Autonomous Insurance Pools
      • Blockchain-based Voting Governance Systems for Public
      • Decentralized Identity Management for KYC/AML
      • Blockchain-based Supply Chain Sustainability

12. Scalability and Privacy in Blockchains 🔒

    • Scalability Challenges and Solutions
    • Privacy Tech and Protocols
    • Layer2 Solutions, Rollups, Zero-Knowledge Proofs
    • Blockchain Security Measures

Resources

1. https://www.udemy.com/course/fintech-the-complete-guide-to-financial-technologies/?couponCode=NVDPRODIN35

2. https://www.udemy.com/course/fintech-prepare-for-the-revolution-in-finance/?couponCode=NVDPRODIN35

3. https://www.udemy.com/course/indian-fintech-masterclass-global-fintech-academy-best-fintech-course/

4. https://www.udemy.com/course/indian-fintech-masterclass-global-fintech-academy-best-fintech-course/?couponCode=NVDPRODIN35

5. https://www.udemy.com/course/fintechstartups/?couponCode=NVDPRODIN35

Books

1. "Blockchain Revolution" by Don and Alex Tapscott
2. "The Bitcoin Standard" by Saifedean Ammous
3. "The Infinite Machine" by Camila Russo
4. "DeFi and the Future of Finance" by Campbell Harvey
5. Learn Ethereum - 1st Edition, 2nd Edition by Brian Wu
6. Blockchain for Teens by Brian Wu
7. HandsOn Smart Contract Development with Hyperledger Fabric V2 by Brian Wu
8. Hyperledger CookBook by Brian Wu
9. Blockchain Quick start guide by Brian Wu
10. Security Token and Stablecoins Quick start guide by Brian Wu
11. Seven NoSQL Databases in a week by Brian Wu
12. Mastering Blockchain - Inner workings of blockchain, from cryptography and decentralized identities, to DeFi, NFTs & Web3 by Imran Bashir.