Solana APEX: a turning point for crypto in Latam

Welcome to another exciting episode of Frontier, your weekly update on everything crypto in Latin America. This week, we're diving deep into the groundbreaking Solana APEX event held in Mexico City—an event marking a pivotal moment for Solana's presence in the region.

Read the full report here: https://frontera.beehiiv.com/p/solana-apex-crypto-in-latam

We explore the vibrant atmosphere at APEX, highlighting insights from industry leaders representing Foundation Capital, Panta Capital, Etherfuse, and the Solana Foundation. Discover why the event's focus on payments, stablecoins, and decentralized physical infrastructure (DePIN) is particularly relevant to Mexico, considering its massive remittance market and advanced payments industry.

Our hosts discuss firsthand experiences, including how Bando swiftly integrated Solana for seamless off-ramping solutions shortly after the event, exemplifying Solana's unique "startup-like" approach versus Ethereum's increasingly political landscape.

We also cover intriguing developments from Prospera, Honduras—a pioneering Network Society exploring new frontiers in crypto-enabled governance and innovation.

Tune in as we unpack the strategic reasons behind Solana's emphasis on Mexico, the explosive adoption of stablecoins across Brazil and Bolivia, and discuss the implications of regulatory shifts in Latin America.

Join us weekly for insightful discussions, firsthand accounts, and expert analysis, bringing you closer to the dynamic crypto landscape in Latin America.

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