Cryptocurrency veteran and founder of Cardano, Charles Hoskinson, has unveiled plans to meet with Argentinian President Javier Milei later this month. The talk is predicted to revolve around the potential of blockchain technology and its prospective role in reshaping world economies and political infrastructures.
Hoskinson’s journey to Argentina coincides with the nation’s Tech Forum events, where he anticipates conversing with the president about the prospects of this burgeoning sector on October 19th. Hoskinson aims to address the transformational power of blockchain on global socio-economic systems and will express suggestions tailored to Argentina’s scenario, such as the viability of implementing a central bank digital currency (CBDC).
Speaking about the impending event, Hoskinson explained that the agenda includes much more than Cardano’s prospects. Instead, it embraces a broader perspective into the future of blockchain technologies in general.
Argentina’s Presidential stance, allegedly in favor of liberating monetary controls and endorsing private sectors, resonates well with crypto ideologies, according to Hoskinson. He implied that Milei’s philosophy aligns with the school of thoughts propagated by Ludwig von Mises and Murray Rothbard, seen as defining figures in the crypto landscape.
Cardano’s cornerstone meeting with Argentina’s President bolsters their ongoing partnership efforts in the nation, where the foundation has marked its presence since 2015, emphasizing the strong bonds it shares. Notably, in June 2024, a partnership was further cemented between the Cardano Foundation and Argentina to boost local blockchain adoption.
Taking its developments steps further, in early September, Cardano successfully accomplished a governance upgrade into Voltaire, leading it into the culmination of its roadmap. The hard fork, which enables on-chain community consensus, is a step towards solidifying a more decentralized type of governance. Hoskinson, although personally supportive of a deflationary monetary policy and against the burning of tokens, encourages discussion and debate in the community regarding on-chain governance.