Crypto Compass
DeFi Operator Course — Full Curriculum

Navigate DeFi
With Confidence

From your first wallet to an active yield strategy

A complete, structured playbook for building a real DeFi portfolio. Learn liquidity providing, lending, portfolio management, and how to make your capital work — step by step, in plain language.

3+
Core Modules
25+
Lessons
7/10
Knowledge Level
100%
Action-Focused
Wallet Setup & Security
Liquidity Providing
Impermanent Loss
Range Setting
Portfolio Allocation
Lending & Borrowing
CEX vs DEX
AAVE & Uniswap
Swapping & Bridging
Position Management
Wallet Setup & Security
Liquidity Providing
Impermanent Loss
Range Setting
Portfolio Allocation
Lending & Borrowing
CEX vs DEX
AAVE & Uniswap
Swapping & Bridging
Position Management

Three Modules.
One Complete System.

Each module builds on the last. Complete them in order and by the end you'll have a live, managed DeFi portfolio generating real yield.

Module 01

DeFi Foundations & Setup

Everything you need before deploying a dollar. Wallets, security, exchanges, onramping, swapping, and your first live position.

What Is DeFi & Why It Matters
Wallet Setup — Hot & Cold
Security Fundamentals
CEX vs DEX Explained
Onramping & Offramping
Swapping & Bridging
First Position — USDC on AAVE
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Module 02

Liquidity Providing — Full Playbook

The complete LP system. From understanding pools to setting ranges, managing impermanent loss, and executing your first real position.

Intro to Liquidity Providing
The Language of LPs
Correlated vs Stable Pairs
Finding & Evaluating Pools
Setting Your Range
Impermanent Loss & Risk
Managing Your Position
Full LP Walkthrough — Base
Tracking Systems & Tools
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Module 03

Portfolio Management

How to put it all together into a portfolio built around your goals. Allocation, deployment, Miro mapping, review frameworks, and strategy selection.

Portfolio Allocation — 4 Buckets
Deployment & Scaling Plan
Building Your Miro Board
Ongoing Portfolio Management
Strategy Playbooks
12-Point Review Framework
What's Next
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How This Course Works

Designed around execution, not just education. Every lesson ends with an action — not a quiz.

01

Read the Playbook

Download your module PDF. Every concept is structured as an actionable step, not a lecture.

02

Follow Along Live

Video walkthroughs guide you through every platform interaction in real time.

03

Deploy With Intention

Use the deployment checklist before every position. No impulse deploying.

04

Manage & Review

Track positions with DeFiBuddy. Run monthly reviews with the 12-point framework.

Everything You Need to Operate

This isn't just a course — it's a complete operating system for your DeFi portfolio. Here's every tool and resource included.

Module 01 · PDF Playbook

DeFi Foundations & Setup

Wallets, security, CEX vs DEX, onramping, swapping, bridging, and your first live AAVE position. The complete foundation.

7 Lessons · Downloadable ↓ Download
Module 02 · PDF Playbook

Liquidity Providing — Full Playbook

The complete LP system. Pool evaluation, range setting, impermanent loss, position management, and a live walkthrough on Base.

9 Lessons · Downloadable ↓ Download
Module 03 · PDF Playbook

Portfolio Management

Allocation strategy, phased deployment, Miro board mapping, the 12-point review framework, and strategy playbook selection.

7 Lessons · Downloadable ↓ Download
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Video Walkthroughs

Step-by-step video for every platform interaction. Follow along in real time — every click shown live, not described in theory.

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DeFiBuddy Tool

Research pools, track your positions across chains, simulate LP earnings, and monitor your portfolio — all in one place.

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Miro Board Template

Your entire DeFi portfolio mapped visually — strategies, wallet structure, LTV rules, KPIs, and weekly review checklist in one place.

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CLP Position Tracker

Track LP positions, earnings, and KPIs. Digital tool version plus a Google Sheets backup — choose whichever suits your workflow.

Deployment Checklists

Pre-deployment checklist, security checklist, and monthly review framework built into every playbook. No impulse deploying.

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Trusted Links Library

Every protocol, tool, and platform referenced in the course — verified, official links only. No hunting for the right URL.

Pick Your Starting Point

Complete the modules in order or jump to what's most relevant to where you are right now.

Module 01

DeFi Foundations

New to DeFi or need a clean foundation. Start here — wallets, security, and your first position.

Module 02

Liquidity Providing

The core yield strategy. Full LP system from evaluation to range-setting to live position management.

Module 03

Portfolio Management

Ready to build a real strategy? Allocation, deployment plans, Miro mapping, and review frameworks.