1. Long Leverage
An insightful exploration to Understanding Long Leverage in DeFi with Aave V3 - Discover how borrowed capital can significantly boost profits from rising asset prices, but also heighten risks. This lesson details the Aave V3 process: depositing collateral, borrowing, buying more assets, and managing your Loan-to-Value. Duration: 6min
2. Short Selling
A comprehensive exploration of Understanding Short Selling in Decentralized Finance - Delve into the mechanics of short selling in DeFi, covering the four-step process from borrowing to repayment on platforms like Aave V3. Understand how to profit from declining asset values by leveraging collateral and LTV, while navigating key risks such as borrowing fees and potential liquidation. Duration: 5min
3. Flash Leverage
A conceptual overview to Max and Flash Leverage: DeFi Amplification Strategies - This lesson outlines Max Leverage, built on iterative collateral cycling, and Flash Leverage, employing atomic flash loans for instant position amplification. Understand the `1/(1-L)` max leverage calculation and the core DeFi primitives enabling these advanced methods. Duration: 1min
4. Long Short Exercises
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Course Overview

About the course

What you'll learn

Aave V3 core functionalities and key features

APY & APR, market forces, utilization rates, interest rate models

Reserves, ATokens, debt tokens, liquidity and borrow index

Aave smart contracts architecture

Supply, borrow, repay, withdrawal, liquidation

Compound interest

Reserve factors, liquidation pricing, credit delegation, LTV

Aave V3 flash loans

How to buy long and sell short using Aave V3

How to build a functional app to buy long, sell short, and close a position.

Course Description

Who is this course for?

  • Smart Contract Developers
  • Blockchain Engineers
  • Web3 Developers
  • Solutions Architects
  • Smart Contract Security Researchers

Meet your instructors

Tasuku Nakamura

Tasuku Nakamura

Founder at smartcontract.engineer

Smart contract engineer and educator.

Last updated on July 25, 2025