Ethereum has always been the foundation for the next financial system.
Amanda Cassatt sits down with Grant Hummer, co-founder of Etherealize, to explore why Ethereum continues to be misunderstood, especially by institutions, and what it will take to change that.
They go deep on Ethereum’s cultural and economic DNA, from early narrative missteps to what makes ETH uniquely positioned to dominate tokenization and programmable finance. Grant explains why rollups matter, how proof-of-stake has changed the game, and what Ethereum’s endgame could look like if it wins.
Then they turn to Bitcoin. Grant lays out the case for why BTC, despite its mythology, faces real threats from its security model to the looming problem of quantum resistance. As Ethereum continues evolving while Bitcoin stands still, what happens next?
This episode makes one thing clear: Ethereum isn’t playing catch-up, it’s playing for keeps.
TIMECODES:
00:00 The Genesis of Etherealize
02:53 Bridging the Gap: Educating Wall Street on Ethereum
05:53 Understanding Ethereum's Value Metrics
09:11 The Role of Rollups in Ethereum's Ecosystem
11:56 The Bull Case for Ethereum: Digital Oil vs. Digital Gold
15:09 Ethereum's Future: Tokenization and Market Dynamics
18:07 The Battle for Developer Hearts and Minds
21:04 Navigating Regulatory Landscapes
23:59 The Shift to Proof of Stake: A New Era for Ethereum
27:00 Bitcoin vs. Ethereum: The Future of Digital Assets
29:59 The Road Ahead for Etherealize and Ethereum
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