Building the Infrastructure for Crypto at the Checkout — with WalletConnect

Unlocking millions of crypto users for PSPs

Argentinians are no strangers to crypto.

After decades of sky-high inflation, it’s become a necessity. And while Americans complained about the price of eggs doubling in 2024, Argentinians have dealt with an average inflation rate of 204% since 2015. So with the Argentine Peso losing value like it’s going out of fashion, it’s no surprise that crypto is widely used in the country as a store of value.

In Argentina, crypto apps are popular not only as a means of buying Bitcoin, but also to acquire digital dollars (stablecoins). And those living outside the country use crypto apps to send money back home.

The Community Comes Together

At the end of November, the Ethereum community hosted its flagship event, DevConnect Week, in Buenos Aires. The gathering brought together crypto enthusiasts from around the world to experience Argentina’s crypto innovation firsthand.

While the Ethereum community was in town, another event — WalletCon— also took place in Buenos Aires. This event brought together…