Camila Russo

About

Camila Russo is the founder of The Defiant, the top news outlet for DeFi, and the author of The Infinite Machine, the most popular book on Ethereum's history. Before this, she worked as a market and cryptocurrency journalist at Bloomberg News in New York, Madrid, and Buenos Aires. Quick Facts Full name Camila Russo Birth United States Nationality American Education MS from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism Husband/Partner Unmarried Net worth Estimated in millions She is the author of The Infinite Machine, a book highlighting the history of Ethereum. In a discussion on Beyond The Beat, Russo shared insights about her career path and the difficulties faced in crypto journalism. Camila started her career at Bloomberg following an internship, during which she had to advocate for herself to secure a position after facing initial rejection. Camila Russo - Career Timeline • 2010 – Began career as a financial journalist at Bloomberg. • 2017 – Published key reports on Ethereum’s rise and DeFi trends. • 2020 – Released The Infinite Machine, Ethereum’s first major book. • 2020 – Founded The Defiant, a top DeFi news platform. • 2023 – Expanded The Defiant into a major Web3 media company. • 2024 – Advocated for Ethereum’s role in the decentralized economy. She emphasized the rigorous journalistic principles at Bloomberg, especially the distinction between editorial content and paid influence, which impacted her perspective on journalism. Useful Links To Connect With Camila Russo Platform Link X (formerly Twitter) www.twitter.com/CamilaRusso LinkedIn profile www.linkedin.com/in/camila-russo Defiant website www.thedefiant.io Personal website www.camirusso.com/

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  the defiant

Awards

• The Block2023 - Top 10 DeFi Advocates
• ETHGlobal DeFi2022 - Thought Leader of the Year
• Forbes2021 - Influential Woman in Crypto
• DeFi Summit2020 - Best Crypto Book (The Infinite Machine)
• CoinDesk2019 - Top Blockchain Journalist

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