Vitalik Buterin Backs Argentina's Crypto Scene Despite LIBRA Scandal

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has expressed his support for Argentina's crypto community following the LIBRA scandal. In a recent tweet, Buterin suggested hosting the next Devconnect, a gathering of independent Ethereum developers, in Argentina. He tagged President Javier Milei, who enthusiastically responded to the proposal.

Buterin has been a long-time advocate for Argentina's crypto scene, praising the nation's use of crypto as a tool for economic freedom. Despite the LIBRA debacle, he remains optimistic about the country's crypto community and its potential to contribute to the space. However, it is unclear whether Buterin approves of Milei or the LIBRA project, as he has previously criticized political meme coins as vehicles for unlimited political bribery.

Milei, who is facing legal fallout from the LIBRA scandal, thanked Buterin for his compliments about Argentinians' talent and expressed his enthusiasm for hosting Devconnect in the country. Buterin, in turn, praised the Argentinian Ethereum community for its contributions to the Ethereum ecosystem and reiterated his optimism about the country's role in the crypto space.

While Buterin's exact feelings towards Milei and the LIBRA project remain unclear, his support for Argentina's crypto community is evident. Despite the LIBRA fallout, he has not let the scandal color his optimism for the broader Argentinian crypto community. Instead, he sees the incident as an opportunity for education and continued growth in the space.