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Devconnect Draws Record Crowd to Buenos Aires as City Courts Crypto Hub Status

An organizer‑estimated $50 million boost helps City Hall press its on‑chain strategy.

Overview

  • The weeklong Ethereum Foundation gathering runs November 17–22 at La Rural in its first Argentine edition.
  • Organizers report a record 16,000 tickets sold, with more than 8,000 visitors from 130 countries.
  • Estimated local spending will exceed $50 million, according to organizers, covering lodging, dining, transport and cultural activities.
  • The program spans over 300 satellite events and eight themed districts focused on AI, gaming, tokenization, regulation, fintech and DeFi.
  • Buenos Aires leaders emphasize a move toward a "City on‑chain" with a simpler legal framework, as hotels fill and foreign attendees flood social media with praise.