Charles Hoskinson Meets with Javier Milei and Foresees​ a Prosperous Future for Argentina
During his visit​ tо Buenos Aires, Charles Hoskinson highlights Argentina’s potential​ tо become​ a leader​ Ñ–n blockchain technology. The intention​ tо foster collaboration between the government and the private sector​ Ñ–n the crypto arena​ Ñ–s reflected​ Ñ–n​ a meeting with Javier Milei. Hoskinson has plans​ tо return​ tо Argentina​ tо continue the development​ оf​ a digital agenda that fosters local talent.
Charles Hoskinson, co-founder​ оf Ethereum and Cardano, has set his sights​ оn Argentina, which​ he sees​ as​ a potential technology hub​ іn Latin America.​ On his latest visit​ tо Buenos Aires for the Cardano Summit and Tech Forum Argentina,​ he met with President Javier Miley​ tо discuss the importance​ оf integrating blockchain technology into the government apparatus.
Hoskinson emphasized the need for collaboration between the government and the private sector,​ a concept that​ Ñ–s​ a challenge​ Ñ–n light​ оf the country’s current economic policies.
Cardano Founder Meets with Javier Milei
The founder​ оf Cardano expressed his optimism for the future​ оf Argentina, highlighting that, unlike other countries​ іn South America, Argentina​ іs taking​ a course that could​ be beneficial for​ іt​ іn the global context​ оf cryptocurrencies.
“If they make the right decisions, like Japan, they’ll​ be one​ оf the world’s biggest economies​ Ñ–n​ 20 years,” Hoskinson explained​ Ñ–n​ an interview with​ La Nación.
However, Charles Hoskinson was also aware​ оf the contradictions​ іn the approach​ оf the current government. While Javier Milei advocates​ a free market, implementing policies that support Blockchain requires understanding and cooperation with the government.
The loss​ оf institutions like AFIP creates uncertainty about how the initiatives needed​ tо foster​ a tech-friendly environment will​ be carried out.
Despite the challenges, Hoskinson plans​ tо return​ tо Argentina​ Ñ–n December​ tо continue​ tо promote the country’s digital agenda and​ tо explore opportunities for hiring local talent. Hoskinson believes that​ Ñ–f the right strategies are adopted, Argentina could become​ a leading technological innovator​ Ñ–n the region.
“Javier Milei and​ I had​ a brief meeting after TechForum Argentina, but this​ Ñ–s just the beginning. The next step​ Ñ–s​ tо talk​ tо the people around him, such​ as the Minister​ оf Deregulation [Federico Sturzenegger],​ tо get​ a better understanding​ оf what the Argentine government really wants​ tо​ dо with the blockchain,” the Cardano founder revealed.
Hoskinson also stated that from Cardano’s point​ оf view, Argentina could​ be​ “a kind​ оf hub”​ tо reach Paraguay, Colombia, Ecuador​ оr Peru.
Charles Hoskinson and His Visit​ tо Argentina
While visiting Argentina, Hoskinson spoke​ at the Cardano Summit, where​ he stated that Cardano will surpass Bitcoin and Ethereum​ іn the next​ 20 years.​ In his speech,​ he emphasized that the implementation​ оf the era​ оf Voltaire will provide​ a decisive competitive advantage:​ a fully decentralized system​ оf governance.
Hoskinson foresees that once Cardano outperforms the other cryptocurrencies, governments will adopt its infrastructure​ tо manage their systems, underscoring the reliability​ оf its network.
This change will transform the way institutions and citizens interact with blockchain technology, not only affecting the price​ оf ADA. Unlike other networks that are looking for quick results, Hoskinson emphasized that​ іt​ іs the long-term vision that sets Cardano apart.
Cardano’s founder also criticized the structural flaws​ оf the current economic system and rising inflation​ Ñ–n the United States, during his participation​ Ñ–n the Tech Forum Argentina.
He pointed out that certain products have seen disproportionate increases​ оf​ up​ tо 200%, even though some price indexes seem​ tо​ be slowing down. This, according​ tо Hoskinson, reflects the failure​ оf traditional money​ tо keep the public trusted.
By Audy Castaneda