The Ether Machine: How ETH Becomes the Internet’s Reserve Currency | Andrew Keys & David Merin

In this episode of Bankless, Ryan and David interview Andrew Keys and Dave Merin of the Ether Machine to discuss their new ETH treasury company. Andrew Keys defines Ether as the commodity to the future of the internet and the fuel for every computational step necessary to process a transaction. They discuss the Ether Machine's strategy of acquiring and actively managing Ether to generate yield through staking, restaking, and DeFi strategies, differentiating it from other treasuries that use call options. They also highlight the unique productivity of Ether compared to Bitcoin, its potential for institutional adoption, and the importance of educating Wall Street and Main Street about its value. The conversation touches on the regulatory landscape, the Ethereum roadmap, and the potential for Ethereum to become the next institutional-grade asset.