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How Ethereum Becomes the World’s Most Valuable Asset w/ Vivek Raman & Danny Ryan

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Oct 17, 2025
Join Vivek Raman, CEO of Etherealize, and Danny Ryan, co-founder and former Ethereum Foundation lead, as they dive into the transformative role Ethereum is poised to play in the global financial system. They explore the need for blockchain in finance, the barriers to institutional adoption, and the future of tokenization. Their insights reveal why ETH could emerge as a form of global collateral, the importance of privacy for institutions, and the possible coexistence of Bitcoin and Ethereum. A must-listen for crypto enthusiasts!
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INSIGHT

ETH As Global Trustless Collateral

  • If tokenized real-world assets dominate blockchains, one global, counterparty-free collateral will emerge.
  • Vivek argues ETH fills that role as a trustless, borderless store-of-value for on-chain finance.
ANECDOTE

From Wall Street Trader To Ethereum Builder

  • Vivek left Wall Street after 11 years because he saw no technological progress there.
  • He learned about Ethereum in 2020 and founded Etherealize to bring institutional assets on chain.
INSIGHT

Why Finance Needs Public Blockchains

  • Blockchains digitize assets and create a single public platform that simplifies trading, settlement, and back-office operations.
  • Vivek contends Ethereum is the only neutral, global platform suited to host tokenized capital markets.
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