Community asks that Bolivia be the host of ETH Latam 2026

Source: Criptonoticias Original Title: Community requests that Bolivia be the host of ETH Latam 2026 Original Link: https://www.criptonoticias.com/comunidad/comunidad-ethereum-pide-bolivia-eth-latam-2026/ The Ethereum Bolivia community launched a campaign to make the country the host of the ETH Latam 2026 event. They highlight the rapid growth of the local ecosystem, the push for institutional adoption, the increase in developers and increasingly active and organized enthusiasts, which positions the country as a strong candidate against other nations in the region.

The proposal, led by engineer Fabiola Acarapi, co-founder of the community, emphasizes the consolidation of the ecosystem. The research site Mapeo TIC Bolivia 2025 records 155 active startups, 1 incubator, 3 accelerators, and 8 investment funds, following a growth of 13.6% in 2024.

“We have contact with the ETH Latam team to present the proposal formally next year. We are in discussions,” Acarapi said.

He added that Bolivia is taking solid steps towards the adoption of digital assets. “Choosing us as a host would be a decisive boost for our regional leadership,” he expressed.

The community highlights specific cases of adoption in its campaign. Among them, the fact that Yacimientos Petrolíferos Fiscales Bolivianos (YPFB), the largest and most strategic public company in Bolivia, authorized the use of cryptocurrencies to import fuels in March 2025, a pioneering measure in Latin America.

Additionally, the Ethereum Bolivia Buildathon 2025 brought together more than 160 developers, 36 teams, and 14 mentors. This event demonstrates the vitality of a community that promotes collaboration and collective growth, which are core values of the ecosystem.

These types of events, driven by communities, aim to turn ideas into real impacts in emerging ecosystems. They are collaborative and are focused on the development of products or technological solutions, especially in the field of Web3.

Bolivia seeks to follow the path of countries like Argentina, Brazil, and Colombia that have hosted massive events for the bitcoin and cryptocurrency community in the region. ETH Latam is consolidating as the key meeting point for Ethereum in Latin America, bringing together leaders, developers, and innovators.

The country lifted its total ban on cryptocurrencies in June 2024. It is now advancing in the formal integration of these assets into its economic and financial system, as part of a broader digital transformation in banks.

The Bolivian tech community hopes that this candidacy will increase the country's global visibility. They aspire to showcase their capabilities in technological innovation and attract more investment to the local ecosystem that revolves around digital assets.