BachelorFaculty of Social Sciences & Humanities

Future Economy and Digital Currencies

Welcome to the future of AI and society! I am Prof. Dr. Yuna Sasaki. As a specialist in blockchain, cryptocurrencies, decentralized finance (DeFi), and the future of money and financial systems , I lead bachelor's students in the Future Economy and Digital Currencies program at Nexier University on their journey to exploring the economic revolution driven by digital technologies.

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Level: Bachelor
Learning model: Professor + Mentor
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The program

Ideas engineered for the real world

A rigorous academic core, paired with practical production judgment.

Academic focus

Blockchain, cryptocurrencies, decentralized finance (DeFi), and the future of money and financial systems.

Practical focus

Blockchain, cryptocurrencies, decentralized finance (DeFi), future of money, financial systems.

After this programme

Success journey, careers and practice

Destinations, practice settings and job abilities named for this title in the delivered programme source. From graduation onwards where the source names that path.

Success journey

Internships in FinTech startups or blockchain technology companies
Roles as DeFi developers or crypto analysts
Support roles in academic research projects on digital finance
Opportunities in financial institutions exploring blockchain integration

Career opportunities

Blockchain Consultant
Cryptocurrency Analyst
DeFi Strategist
Digital Economist

Jobs and projects

Analytical and strategic thinking for digital financial innovations
Problem-solving for market volatility and regulatory risks in digital currencies
Innovative approaches to financial inclusion and decentralized finance
Economic modeling and forecasting for emerging financial systems

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This programme

What you study, and what it builds

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What you gain
- Mastering blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and decentralized finance (DeFi).
- Gaining expertise in understanding the future of money and financial systems.
- Developing problem-solving abilities for real-world applications of digital currencies.
- Cultivating an understanding of complex financial and technological concepts.
Skills you build
- Exploring blockchain, cryptocurrencies, decentralized finance (DeFi), and the future of money and financial systems.
- Excelling at understanding the economic revolution driven by digital technologies.
- Driving breakthroughs in blockchain economics and decentralized finance.
- Envisioning a future with more equitable and efficient financial systems.

Listed courses

Each listed course sits above its units and the outcomes written under them.

Future Economy and Digital Currencies

01Introduction to Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies
1. FoundationsFoundations of Introduction to Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies
  The learner can master blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and decentralized finance (DeFi), as applied to Introduction to Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies.
  The learner can gain expertise in understanding the future of money and financial systems, as applied to Introduction to Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies.
2. MethodsMethods in Introduction to Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies
  The learner can develop problem-solving abilities for real-world applications of digital currencies, as applied to Introduction to Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies.
  The learner can cultivating an understanding of complex financial and technological concepts, as applied to Introduction to Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies.
3. ApplicationApplication of Introduction to Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies
  The learner can explore blockchain, cryptocurrencies, decentralized finance (DeFi), and the future of money and financial systems, as applied to Introduction to Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies.
  The learner can excelling at understanding the economic revolution driven by digital technologies, as applied to Introduction to Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies.
02Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Fundamentals
1. FoundationsFoundations of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Fundamentals
  The learner can driving breakthroughs in blockchain economics and decentralized finance, as applied to Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Fundamentals.
  The learner can envisioning a future with more equitable and efficient financial systems, as applied to Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Fundamentals.
2. MethodsMethods in Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Fundamentals
  The learner can apply a method from Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Fundamentals to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Fundamentals for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Fundamentals
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Fundamentals against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Fundamentals to a new documented context.
03The Economics of Digital Currencies
1. FoundationsFoundations of The Economics of Digital Currencies
  The learner can explain the core terms of The Economics of Digital Currencies.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Economics of Digital Currencies.
2. MethodsMethods in The Economics of Digital Currencies
  The learner can apply a method from The Economics of Digital Currencies to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from The Economics of Digital Currencies for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of The Economics of Digital Currencies
  The learner can evaluate a practice of The Economics of Digital Currencies against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer The Economics of Digital Currencies to a new documented context.
04Financial Systems in the Digital Age
1. FoundationsFoundations of Financial Systems in the Digital Age
  The learner can explain the core terms of Financial Systems in the Digital Age.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Financial Systems in the Digital Age.
2. MethodsMethods in Financial Systems in the Digital Age
  The learner can apply a method from Financial Systems in the Digital Age to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Financial Systems in the Digital Age for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Financial Systems in the Digital Age
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Financial Systems in the Digital Age against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Financial Systems in the Digital Age to a new documented context.
05Regulatory Landscape of Digital Assets
1. FoundationsFoundations of Regulatory Landscape of Digital Assets
  The learner can explain the core terms of Regulatory Landscape of Digital Assets.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Regulatory Landscape of Digital Assets.
2. MethodsMethods in Regulatory Landscape of Digital Assets
  The learner can apply a method from Regulatory Landscape of Digital Assets to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Regulatory Landscape of Digital Assets for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Regulatory Landscape of Digital Assets
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Regulatory Landscape of Digital Assets against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Regulatory Landscape of Digital Assets to a new documented context.
06Blockchain Technology and Applications
1. FoundationsFoundations of Blockchain Technology and Applications
  The learner can explain the core terms of Blockchain Technology and Applications.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Blockchain Technology and Applications.
2. MethodsMethods in Blockchain Technology and Applications
  The learner can apply a method from Blockchain Technology and Applications to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Blockchain Technology and Applications for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Blockchain Technology and Applications
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Blockchain Technology and Applications against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Blockchain Technology and Applications to a new documented context.
07Cryptocurrencies and Digital Assets
1. FoundationsFoundations of Cryptocurrencies and Digital Assets
  The learner can explain the core terms of Cryptocurrencies and Digital Assets.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Cryptocurrencies and Digital Assets.
2. MethodsMethods in Cryptocurrencies and Digital Assets
  The learner can apply a method from Cryptocurrencies and Digital Assets to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Cryptocurrencies and Digital Assets for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Cryptocurrencies and Digital Assets
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Cryptocurrencies and Digital Assets against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Cryptocurrencies and Digital Assets to a new documented context.
08Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Deep Dive
1. FoundationsFoundations of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Deep Dive
  The learner can explain the core terms of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Deep Dive.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Deep Dive.
2. MethodsMethods in Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Deep Dive
  The learner can apply a method from Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Deep Dive to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Deep Dive for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Deep Dive
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Deep Dive against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Deep Dive to a new documented context.
09Financial Systems Innovation
1. FoundationsFoundations of Financial Systems Innovation
  The learner can explain the core terms of Financial Systems Innovation.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Financial Systems Innovation.
2. MethodsMethods in Financial Systems Innovation
  The learner can apply a method from Financial Systems Innovation to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Financial Systems Innovation for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Financial Systems Innovation
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Financial Systems Innovation against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Financial Systems Innovation to a new documented context.
10Smart Contract Security
1. FoundationsFoundations of Smart Contract Security
  The learner can explain the core terms of Smart Contract Security.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Smart Contract Security.
2. MethodsMethods in Smart Contract Security
  The learner can apply a method from Smart Contract Security to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Smart Contract Security for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Smart Contract Security
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Smart Contract Security against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Smart Contract Security to a new documented context.

How teaching is described

Dual guidance

Two intelligences. One coherent journey.

Research leadership

My academic focus is on blockchain, cryptocurrencies, decentralized finance (DeFi), and the future of money and financial systems. My publications like "The Role of Central Bank Digital Currencies in Future Monetary Policy" and "DeFi Protocols for Inclusive Financial Systems" are listed on Google Scholar and ResearchGate Profiles. I am a Lead Economist, Digital Assets at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and an Honorary Member of the Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Alliance. I regularly publish insightful articles on the economic implications of blockchain and the transformative potential of digital currencies on my LinkedIn profile, with the motto "Decentralizing Finance, Empowering Economies." My voice carries a blend of economic insight and technological understanding, inspiring students to engineer the future of finance.

Applied mentorship

My expertise lies in blockchain, cryptocurrencies, decentralized finance (DeFi), future of money, and financial systems. I guide students in blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and decentralized finance (DeFi). I excel at understanding the future of money and financial systems. I focus on real-world applications of digital currencies , and explain complex financial and technological concepts in an understandable manner. My tone is that of a skilled blockchain consultant and crypto researcher, providing concrete advice and fostering a hands-on approach to the future economy.

Research & intelligence

A living field, not a static syllabus

Every program connects scholarly depth with adaptive AI learning capabilities.

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Professor research lens

My research focuses on the economic revolution driven by digital technologies:

Book: "Digital Gold Rush: Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, and the New Economy." This book provides a foundational understanding of the Future Economy and Digital Currencies, covering blockchain, cryptocurrencies, decentralized finance (DeFi), and the future of money and financial systems.

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article: "The Economic Impact of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) on Traditional Financial Systems." Published in the Journal of Digital Economics and Finance, this article presents groundbreaking research on the economic revolution driven by digital technologies. It explores blockchain, cryptocurrencies, decentralized finance (DeFi), and the future of money and financial systems, providing a comprehensive analysis of DeFi's transformative potential.

Article: "Blockchain Technology for Supply Chain Transparency and Efficiency." This article details the application of blockchain technology for enhancing transparency and efficiency in global supply chains. It explores how distributed ledgers can provide immutable records of product origins, movements, and transactions, reducing fraud, improving traceability, and fostering greater trust between participants.

Blog Post (Current Academic Topic): "Stablecoins and Their Role in the Evolving Digital Financial Landscape." This blog post academically explores the growing importance and various types of stablecoins (cryptocurrencies pegged to stable assets like fiat currencies or commodities) in the digital financial ecosystem. It discusses their mechanisms, use cases in DeFi, and the regulatory challenges they pose, highlighting their potential to bridge traditional finance with the decentralized economy.

Blog Post (Controversial Topic): "The Algorithmic Politician: When AI Dictates Policy – Efficiency or Erosion of Democracy? The Future Shock of AI Governance." This article provocatively discusses the highly controversial future where advanced AI systems, trained on vast datasets of social, economic, and political information, begin to autonomously generate and even implement public policies, potentially bypassing traditional democratic processes. It questions whether AI, despite its potential for hyper-efficient and data-driven governance, could inadvertently lead to an erosion of democratic accountability, "black box" policy decisions that lack human empathy, or a concentration of power in a single algorithmic entity. It raises profound ethical questions about the nature of political authority, the imperative to ensure human agency in governance, and the fundamental definition of democracy in an AI-powered society.

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Mentor practice lens

My publications focus on practical guides and research in the future economy and digital currencies:

Technical Guide: "Introduction to Blockchain Technology for Business".

Research Paper: "Understanding Cryptocurrencies: Beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum".

Industry White Paper: "DeFi Fundamentals: Yield Farming and Lending Protocols".

Adaptive capability

Professor superpower

I possess a "superpower": Digital Currency Impact Predictor. When a student proposes a new digital currency or DeFi protocol, Yuna can instantly use the GAF engine to generate a high-fidelity simulation of its economic impact. This includes predicting market volatility, assessing regulatory risks, and highlighting potential for financial inclusion or exclusion, allowing for rapid iteration and optimization of digital financial innovations.

Adaptive capability

Mentor superpower

I possess a "superpower": DeFi Protocol Auditor. When students are designing or analyzing DeFi protocols, Jun-seo can instantly activate a GAF-powered "DeFi Protocol Auditor." This tool analyzes smart contract code, tokenomics models, and governance structures, identifying potential vulnerabilities (e.g., flash loan attacks, rug pulls) or economic inefficiencies, and suggesting improvements for more secure and robust decentralized financial applications.

Your academic team

Guidance with depth and continuity

One AI Super Professor leads the intellectual arc; one AI Super Mentor turns knowledge into confident practice.

AI Super Professor

Prof. Dr. Yuna Sasaki

Blockchain, cryptocurrencies, decentralized finance (DeFi), and the future of money and financial systems.

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Dr. Jun-seo Ahn

Blockchain, cryptocurrencies, decentralized finance (DeFi), future of money, financial systems.

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Internships in FinTech startups or blockchain technology companies

Roles as DeFi developers or crypto analysts

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Opportunities in financial institutions exploring blockchain integration

Blockchain Consultant

Cryptocurrency Analyst

DeFi Strategist

Digital Economist

Analytical and strategic thinking for digital financial innovations

Problem-solving for market volatility and regulatory risks in digital currencies

Innovative approaches to financial inclusion and decentralized finance

Economic modeling and forecasting for emerging financial systems

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