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Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin recently proposed moving the Ethereum developer conference “Devconnect” to Argentina after the controversy over the LIBRA incident. He directly @ed Argentine President Javier Milei on social media, who showed great enthusiasm and responded quickly.
Although Buterin recently issued a strong warning against politically themed “meme coins”, calling them “tools for unlimited political bribery”, he remains optimistic about the Argentine crypto community. Although his specific views on Milei himself or LIBRA are not clear, his statement undoubtedly shows a high recognition of the potential of Argentina’s crypto ecosystem.
Buterin on LIBRA: Setbacks should not stop progress
As the co-founder of Ethereum, Vitalik Buterin has long been positive about Argentina’s crypto community. He has repeatedly stated that Argentina is one of the best examples of the practical application of crypto technology, emphasizing that cryptocurrencies are not just a “speculative tool” in developed countries, but also an important means to achieve economic freedom.
After the LIBRA incident caused controversy, Buterin spoke again and expressed his support for the Argentine crypto community:
“Argentina’s current energy and determination to use cryptocurrencies and other new technologies to promote social development are real. Recent news should not be seen as a reason to give up, but as a reminder of the importance of education.”
Buterin added: “Despite the challenges brought by the LIBRA incident, I still have confidence in Argentina’s crypto community.”
He also proposed that the next Devconnect, a grand event that brings together independent Ethereum developers, could be held in Argentina. He specifically @ed Argentine President Javier Milei, who responded quickly.
President Milei’s enthusiastic response
In the face of Buterin’s proposal, Milei did not mention the LIBRA incident, but thanked Buterin for his praise. He mentioned: “The Argentine people have extraordinary talents, and it will be an honor for us to host Devconnect. This will also be a great opportunity for the country.”
Buterin then further expressed his high praise for Argentine developers:
“The Ethereum community in Argentina is full of amazing builders who have contributed many important software projects to the Ethereum ecosystem. I am full of expectations for the role and contribution of Argentina and Latin America in the future of encryption.”
Buterin’s criticism of political meme coins: a clear position
Although Buterin is optimistic about the Argentine encryption community, this does not mean that he fully agrees with LIBRA or Milei himself. Just last month, Buterin publicly criticized political meme coins such as TRUMP, calling them “tools for unlimited political bribery.” Combined with the previously leaked Hayden Davis-related text, this criticism does not seem to be groundless.
However, Milei’s support may play an important role in the successful Devconnect in Argentina. From the interaction between the two, it is difficult to accurately judge Buterin’s true attitude towards Milei or the LIBRA incident. But it is certain that the LIBRA incident has not shaken Buterin’s confidence in the overall development of the Argentine crypto community.
Summary: The future of Argentina’s crypto ecosystem is worth looking forward to
No matter how the LIBRA incident ferments, Vitalik Buterin’s proposal and Milei’s positive response have injected a shot in the arm for Argentina’s crypto community. Buterin’s recognition of Argentine developers and the country’s potential in the application of crypto technology indicate that this land will continue to play an important role in the global crypto ecosystem.
As Buterin said, setbacks should not be a reason for stagnation, but a driving force for education and innovation. Perhaps the future Devconnect can really become an important step for Argentina to move towards 21st century technological prosperity.
