Blockchain Innovation & Community Currencies in Brazil with Mila Rioa

We welcome Mila Rioa, an influential figure in blockchain technology and crypto adoption across Latin America. Mila, currently President of Plexus Institute and former leader of Celo Latam, shares her journey from being a lawyer passionate about "hacking the law" to becoming a leading innovator in blockchain technology.

Mila discusses her extensive experience nurturing blockchain communities, highlighting Celo's impactful presence in Latin America through real-world use cases and innovative community-driven projects. The conversation dives deep into Brazil's unique crypto landscape, exploring how institutional engagement and grassroots adoption coexist.

A central topic of this episode is the transformative potential of community currencies in Brazil, their current legislative status, and how these initiatives could significantly reshape economic inclusion and local economies using blockchain technology. Mila provides valuable insights on the intersections between traditional institutions, emerging technologies, and societal needs.

Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of Brazil's dynamic approach to blockchain, crypto innovation, and why community currencies could represent a significant opportunity for the region’s future.

‍

Camila Rioja X: ⁠https://x.com/mila_rioja

Know about Bando: ⁠https://bando.cool/⁠

‍insights: ⁠⁠https://frontera.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠⁠

‍Follow us on X: https://x.com/FronteraEC⁠⁠

‍Ab X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/abrahamcr⁠⁠

‍Cush X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/0xcush

‍

‍00:00 Intro

01:43 About Camila in crypto

08:47 What is it like to work at CELATAM?

13:29 Community Currencies: A game changer for Brazil

20:01 Drex vs Community Currencies

27::02 Engaging Local Users: Strategies for Crypto Adoption

32:34 Discover the Surprising side of Brazil in the Crypto World

34:28 Outro

‍