DevconnectThe “Ethereum World Fair” was held for the first time in Latin America –at La Rural–, and the Universidad Austral participated in the Web3 meeting. Professors from the Faculties of Business Sciences and Law and from IAE Business School shared the academic perspective on the advancement of this emerging technology and its impact on various areas of society.
The panel of the Universidad Austral He addressed key topics to explain the evolution of Web3:
At the start of the conversation, Javier García Sánchez emphasized:
“I want to introduce the public to Web3 from an academic perspective, so they understand that the crypto world is much more than bubbles or scams: it is a technology with enormous transformative potential for the economy and social organization.”
He also highlighted the value of the University's interdisciplinary approach:
" Universidad Austral This activity brings together perspectives from finance, technology, law, and management. This integration is key to understanding the impact of these technologies in real life.”
For his part, Bruno Zapico emphasized the importance of the local context:
“Argentina is one of the countries with the highest cryptocurrency adoption rates in the world. This context makes it essential to offer an academic perspective that helps to interpret these trends with responsibility and a strategic vision.”
In his speech, Federico Ast highlighted the contribution of decentralized justice:
“Blockchain allows for faster, more transparent, and more accessible dispute resolution models. At Kleros, we use decentralized juries to resolve consumer disputes—like those Lemon manages with its users—and also for public initiatives, such as the Mendoza government's neighborhood dispute program. Web3 opens up the possibility of rethinking how we administer justice in digital environments and for everyday problems, with solutions that scale efficiently.”
Finally, from a legal perspective, Alejandro González Rossi delved into the challenges posed by Web3:
“From a legal perspective, we are beginning to rethink traditional categories in the face of technologies that disintermediate, automate, and distribute functions that were previously centralized. The challenge is not to regulate for the sake of regulation, but to understand how these new models can be integrated into the existing legal framework without stifling innovation. Our academic work aims precisely at that: to offer clear criteria so that Web3 can develop safely and predictably.”
Finally, the professor was present. IAEHéctor Rocha at the exhibition of Multistakeholder Collaboration for the Common Good: the Bridging Role of Real World Live Use Cases (Women 2000) from Funding the Commons.
About Devconnect
For one week, Devconnect Buenos Aires brought together more than 15.000 developers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and key figures in the blockchain and Web3 ecosystem. The selection of Buenos Aires as the host city—following Amsterdam (2022) and Istanbul (2023)—further solidifies the international recognition of the strength and dynamism of the Argentine crypto community.
With around five million people operating daily with digital assets and with innovative public initiatives - such as on-chain identity through zkSync or the payment of taxes with stablecoins - Argentina is consolidating itself as a leading player in technological innovation in the region.
The participation of the Universidad Austral In this international meeting, it reaffirms its commitment to critical analysis, knowledge production, and the training of professionals capable of understanding and leading the challenges of the new era of digital business.
