In this episode of Crypto Clarified, Ben is joined by Camila Russo, Founder of The Defiant, to delve into the ongoing debate within the Ethereum community about DeFi’s role and sustainability. Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum’s founder, has voiced his support for permissionless and sustainable crypto applications, yet he overlooked many DeFi aspects. Camila defends DeFi as a crucial and valuable use case for Ethereum, offering a resilient and functional alternative financial system. She also sheds light on the advancements in tokenizing real-world assets on the blockchain, especially in Argentina, where crypto adoption is thriving. Additionally, Camila discusses the rise of the Crecimiento movement, which aspires to position Buenos Aires as a global crypto hub.