Stakely at Merge Buenos Aires: Driving the future of staking in Latin America
As Silver Sponsors and speakers at Merge Buenos Aires 2025, we had an unforgettable experience, reinforcing our commitment to the blockchain ecosystem in the region. From our participation in key panels to strategic connections with regulators, banks, and fintechs, the event allowed us to showcase the potential of staking in Latin America.
Even though we've taken part in other editions of Merge, it still manages to impress us with its impact and level of innovation. In this edition, we shared our vision for the future of staking with over 2,000 attendees, connected with industry experts, explored new opportunities with companies, and held key conversations with regulators, banks, and fintechs that could be a turning point for staking in the region.
Merge Buenos Aires reaffirmed what we already knew: Argentina is ready to lead crypto innovation. Discover more about what we experienced at the event!
Stakely at the Staking Subtrack on Bit2Me Tech Stage
Our CEO, Jose Antonio Hernández, and our CMO, María López Bernal, represented Stakely with an outstanding participation, reinforcing our commitment to making staking simple and accessible for everyone. Together with Lucas Guasch, CEO of Ethernodes; Noa, Nodes Lead at SEED Nodes; and Pablo Larguía, CEO of Sensei Node, we discussed the opportunities and challenges of staking in Latin America.
Node landscape: where we are and where staking is headed
In this talk, our CMO provided a deep insight into staking, DeFi, and how strategies like Lido V3 Vaults are shaping the future of institutional staking by balancing risk and profitability. Here's a summary of the talk:
Beyond HODLing: how staking is shaping the crypto future
In this panel, our CEO and the CEO of Ethernodes discussed, among many other topics, the fundamental aspects of blockchain building, its security, and decentralization. A thought-provoking exchange that addressed both the technical implications and the long-term strategies for the ecosystem. Here's a summary of the talk:
Decentralization vs. centralization in node operation
Alongside the Nodes Lead at SEED Nodes and the CEO of Sensei Node, our CEO analyzed the Latin American ecosystem with a special focus on Argentina, addressing the challenges and opportunities for staking in the region. One of the key topics was the main barrier that solo stakers face when trying to participate in staking, and how Simple CSM can be a solution for those looking to operate independently. Here's a summary of the talk:
Stakely in Latin America: a promising future
Merge Buenos Aires 2025 confirmed what we already knew: Latin America has enormous potential and adoption in the future of staking. At Stakely, we’re more motivated than ever to continue driving this ecosystem forward and building solutions that generate a positive impact.
Thank you, Buenos Aires, for welcoming us so warmly! See you at the next edition.
