Finality Crypto Podcast · 2026-01-07 · 17 min
In this episode from Sovereign Day in Buenos Aires , we sit down with Mariana Kotik, Chief Commercial Officer at LNET, to explore why Latin America is leading the world in real-world blockchain adoption. LNET is a nonprofit organization based in Uruguay, created in 2021 as part of an IDB Lab - sponsored initiative to accelerate blockchain adoption across Latin America and the Caribbean. Mariana explains how ELNET acts as a bridge between governments, institutions, entrepreneurs, and the broader ecosystem to turn blockchain from theory into real solutions. We dive into LNET's three core verticals: • Infrastructure: operating a trustworthy blockchain infrastructure built on Hyperledger Besu, including a quantum-resistance layer • Consultancy: helping governments and organizations design and implement blockchain solutions • Executing Agency: delivering large-scale blockchain projects across LATAM, the Caribbean, and now Africa Mariana also shares insights into LNET's current work, including projects on financial inclusion in Peru, Agro Web3 for small-holder farmers, and a CBDC testnet initiative with 11 central banks in the region.
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