Open guide · November 2026 edition
Web3 in Chile, block by block.
What a blockchain is, why Ethereum matters, how your wallet and your digital identity fit together, and what the law says in Chile. Explained clearly, with a source and date for every fact.
Data reviewed on Nov 3, 2026 · a guide edited by enschile.eth
What changed in Chile
- ExchangesAccording to the press, Orionx filed for voluntary liquidation at Santiago's 15th Civil Court (Oct 15, 2026). In September, the CMF had said it was neither registered nor authorized. What to check before leaving funds on a platform
- Open financeThe CMF launched the ATENA technology sandbox (Sep 30, 2026). The Open Finance System starts in July 2027. What changes
- StablecoinsChile's Central Bank is still preparing its stablecoin proposal: as of Nov 3, 2026 it had not opened it for consultation. What we know
- ENSENSv2 has been live on Ethereum since Oct 27, 2026. A .eth name with 5 or more characters now costs US$8 per year, paid in USDC. What it costs
The guides
What people search for in Chile, answered with sources
Eight practical guides. Every fact carries its source and date, so you know how fresh it is.
Getting started with Web3 from Chile
Exchange, self-custody wallet and a readable name: the three pieces and the safe order to use them.
Read guide → 02Crypto scams and how to check an exchange
The fraud patterns seen most in Chile and how to check with the CMF whether a platform is authorized.
Read guide → 03Crypto regulation in Chile
The Fintech Law, the CMF registry, the UAF, open finance and what the Central Bank is preparing on stablecoins.
Read guide → 04Crypto taxes in Chile
What the SII says, how gains are taxed and what exchanges report since 2026.
Read guide → 05Events 2026–2027
Web3 and blockchain conferences in Chile and Latin America, only with officially sourced dates.
Read guide → 06Web3 communities in Chile
Where builders meet: communities, associations and training.
Read guide → 07ENS: your .eth name
What it is, what it costs with ENSv2 and how to request an ethereumchile.eth subname.
Read guide → 08Web3 glossary
Wallet, gas, stablecoin, CARF, fuses: the terms you will run into, explained simply.
Read guide →Study guides · Pre-sale
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Six PDF guides in Spanish for complete beginners, by Enschile. CLP 10,000 each; reserve now with no payment.
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Who makes this guide
An independent guide, edited by Enschile
web3chile.cl organizes what you need to know about Web3 in Chile. It is edited by Enschile (enschile.eth), which works on digital identity on Ethereum and ENS names, and was a community partner of Blockchain Summit Latam Chile 2026.
We use the words “web3” and “Chile” in their ordinary sense: the topic is web3 and the country is Chile. We are not the official site of any company, community or public body. Legal notice
FAQ
Is it legal to buy crypto in Chile?
Yes. Buying and holding crypto is not prohibited. It is not legal tender (the SII said so in 2018), and companies that provide services with it — brokering, custody or running trading platforms — fall under the Fintech Law (Law 21,521): they must register with and be authorized by the CMF. Read the regulation guide.
Do I pay taxes on crypto gains?
Yes. According to the SII, gains from selling, swapping or exchanging crypto must be declared. For individuals without a business, the gain is subject to the Global Complementary Tax (or the Additional Tax for non-residents). Read the tax guide.
How do I know if an exchange is authorized in Chile?
Look it up in the CMF's Registry of Financial Service Providers and check that it is authorized for the service it offers you. The CMF is explicit: registration alone does not mean authorization. See how to check.
What is a .eth name?
An ENS (Ethereum Name Service) name that replaces an address like 0x4c2a…9f1b with something readable, such as yourname.eth. A name with 5 or more characters costs US$8 per year, paid in USDC, or less if you pay for several years at once. Read the ENS guide.
Who is behind web3chile.cl?
Enschile (enschile.eth). It is an independent informational guide: it is not the official site of any company, community or public body with a similar name, and nothing here is financial, tax or legal advice. Legal notice.