Is Decentralization Overrated?

Is decentralization still the fundamental pillar of the crypto ecosystem, or have we refused to see that the market’s priorities have changed?

In Episode #6 of MERGE Talks, we sit down with Alberto Toribio, Head of Crypto Product at Bitso and a pioneer of the Spanish-speaking crypto ecosystem. In this disruptive conversation, we challenge the “sacred cows” of the Web3 industry.

We analyze the sector’s current identity crisis: why the industry has shifted from selling technology and fundamentals to marketing attention, culture, and tokens (memecoins). We also dive into the coexistence of institutional money and the crypto ecosystem, debunking the biggest myths about traditional banking’s real interest in this technology.

In this episode, you’ll discover whether mass adoption requires sacrificing Bitcoin’s original ideals, and how macroeconomic trends — such as the rise of Artificial Intelligence — are shaping the future of smart money.