Surviving Hyperinflation with Blockchain | CEO of The Graph on the Future of Web3 Infrastructure

Mar 24, 2025

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In this episode of the Block Fuel Podcast, we sit down with Rodrigo Coelho, CEO of The Graph, for an eye-opening conversation on how blockchain is transforming the global economy — starting with countries hit hardest by hyperinflation.🇦🇷 From Argentina’s economic collapse to the rise of stablecoins, Rodrigo shares firsthand stories of how people have turned to USDC and crypto rails to survive.🔗 We dive deep into The Graph’s mission to decentralize data indexing and empower developers building the next generation of Web3 apps — no matter which blockchain wins.🌎 Rodrigo also breaks down the global Web3 community, including the growing influence of Latin America, and what it takes to scale in a multi-chain future.You’ll also hear:• Why The Graph is like the “Google of blockchains”• What decentralization really means for data infrastructure• His journey from Brazil to San Francisco to CEO• The role of ZK, tokenization, and regulation in unlocking the next era of crypto• How The Graph wins no matter which chain or dApp succeeds• Why IRL community still matters — even in a “trustless” world📍 Timestamps:00:00 "Bags of Money" & Hyperinflation: Crypto's Real-World Impact in Argentina01:07 Decoding The Graph: What Is Indexing & Why It Matters for Web3 Apps

02:54 From Investor to CEO: Rodrigo's "Aha!" Moment with The Graph's Grand Vision05:12 Global Web3 Culture: Connecting with Developers from Sao Paulo to Buenos Aires

07:22 Surviving Hyperinflation: How Stablecoins & Crypto Saved Livelihoods

10:15 Protocol Agnostic Power: Indexing "All the Data" in a Multi-Chain World

12:10 Regulatory Clarity & Token Potential: The Future of Compliant Web3 Fundraising

14:38 Twitter Hacks & OpSec Lessons: The Importance of Security in a Trustless World

16:05 ETHDenver Buzz: Building Trust & Connections in the Decentralized Age🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more real conversations with the leaders shaping the future of blockchain.