Unchained Camila Russo on the Most Pivotal Moments in Ethereum's History - Ep.182
Jul 21, 2020
In this engaging discussion with Camila Russo, founder of The Defiant and author of "The Infinite Machine," she reveals how Argentina's currency crisis sparked her passion for cryptocurrency. Camila shares pivotal moments in Ethereum's journey, its competition with other protocols, and her insights on Ethereum 2.0's potential risks. She discusses launching 'CAMI' tokens while emphasizing the importance of ERC-20 tokens in the market. With predictions on DeFi trends, this conversation is a must-listen for crypto enthusiasts.
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Argentina's Currency Controls
- Camila Russo's interest in crypto stemmed from experiencing currency controls in Argentina while working for Bloomberg News.
- She witnessed firsthand how people sought alternative currencies like Bitcoin to protect their savings.
Life Under Currency Controls
- Russo describes the difficulties of living under Argentinian currency controls, where converting pesos to dollars became prohibited.
- She had to resort to the black market, highlighting the limitations imposed on personal finance.
Ethereum's Untapped Story
- Russo chose to focus on Ethereum over Bitcoin for her book due to the lack of documented history on Ethereum.
- Ethereum's broader scope, aiming to be a "world computer," made it a compelling subject.
