Selling ETH to Wall Street
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One big question remains: how will we sell ETH to Wall Street?
It's a question that has perplexed the industry at many times. While Bitcoiners have solidly clung to the easy-to-understand narrative of “digital gold,” Ethereum’s fans have often had a tougher time landing on a shared, succinct narrative that sparks external interest in the ecosystem.
Today, we’re evaluating six of the most prominent narrative contenders that encapsulate the essence of Ethereum 👇
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