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Why Ethereum Will Power the Next Financial Revolution | Vivek Raman on ETH’s Future

Jul 16, 2025
Join Vivek Raman, President & CEO of Etherealize, as he shares insights from his Wall Street journey into the Ethereum ecosystem. He discusses why Ethereum is akin to 'digital oil' driving innovations like stablecoins and DeFi. Discover the investment advantages of ETH compared to Bitcoin and the significance of layer 2 solutions for institutional adoption. Raman also highlights the importance of clear regulations in unlocking blockchain's potential and the evolution of Ethereum toward greater mainstream acceptance.
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ANECDOTE

Vivek's Ethereum Origin Story

  • Vivek Raman transitioned from Wall Street, trading credit products, to becoming deeply involved in Ethereum and DeFi.
  • His first DeFi app experience convinced him this is the future of finance trading and settlements.
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Ethereum as Financial Internet

  • Ethereum is evolving as the next internet where all financial assets will digitally live and trade.
  • Tokenization and digitization of assets on Ethereum platform is widely recognized and growing rapidly.
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ETH Powers Ethereum Economy

  • ETH acts as the native asset powering all activity on Ethereum, including stablecoins and tokenized assets.
  • Unlike Bitcoin, ETH accrues value from ecosystem growth, making it a more complex and exciting vision.
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