Last Mile DeFi 01: DeFi's opportunity to empower disenfranchised communities with Nico Gallardo

Today I am launching episode 01 of the Last Mile DeFi podcast, where I speak with @nicnode.lens from Bolivia. 🇧🇴

In this episode of the podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Nico Gallardo, a builder in the crypto ecosystem who shared his experiences coming from Bolivia, where crypto interaction is forbidden. We explored the similarities between Bolivia and Guatemala in terms of their governmental, economic, and geographic backgrounds, as well as the lack of financial infrastructure in rural areas.

During our conversation, Nico shared his journey towards becoming a builder in the crypto space and his thoughts on Bolivia's decision to prohibit crypto interaction. We delved into how people in Bolivia are currently using crypto and what the future of crypto looks like in the region. We also discussed the importance of building organic communities and the role that Eth Kipu, a post-Devcon community of communities across Latin America, plays in this process.

Nico also shared his thesis on how crypto is particularly well-suited to address the massive financial challenges that exist on the continent and the key role that decentralized social plays in onboarding the next billion people into the crypto ecosystem. Although the audio and video quality of the live recording wasn't as high fidelity as we would have liked, I believe that this conversation is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of Latin American builders.

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