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Understanding Ethereum as a Network and Asset
This chapter explores the distinction between Ethereum the network and Ether the asset, comparing it to the misconception of Bitcoin as the network versus Bitcoin as the asset. It delves into the concept of value creation and value capture, discussing tokenomics and the alignment of network and token holder incentives. The chapter also examines the two theses for ether: the money thesis and the capital asset thesis, exploring whether ether can be considered money and its potential as a store of value asset.