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“We’ll Accumulate More Ethereum Than Any Project,” Says Joe Lubin

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Debashree Patra and Qadir AK

In May, Ethereum co-founder and ConsenSys CEO Joe Lubin quietly took the reins as chairman of SharpLink Gaming, a NASDAQ-listed company that pivoted from sports betting to building an Ethereum-focused treasury. At first glance, it seemed like a niche shift. 

But now, the bigger picture is becoming clear: Ethereum is entering a new institutional chapter, and Lubin is at the forefront.

ETH’s Utility Meets Real-World Demand

Speaking with Bloomberg, Lubin said the long-awaited moment for Ethereum has arrived. For years, Bitcoin dominated the narrative as a digital store of value, while Ethereum was viewed as a platform with potential. But now, thanks to staking, programmability, and growing regulatory clarity, Ethereum is becoming a critical part of real-world financial strategies.

Institutions are no longer just exploring Ethereum, they’re integrating it. Lubin emphasized that Ethereum offers more than just value storage; it’s an engine for programmable finance and decentralized infrastructure.

“We believe that we’ll be able to accumulate more Ether per fully diluted share much faster than any other Ethereum-based project, or certainly faster than the Bitcoin-based projects,” Lubin told Bloomberg Television on Monday.

Companies Are Building Ethereum Treasuries

A clear sign of this shift is how companies are holding and using ETH. SharpLink Gaming now holds over 360,000 ETH, worth more than $1.3 billion, as part of its core treasury strategy.

Inspired by this, BitMine Immersion, a former Bitcoin mining firm, pivoted to Ethereum and amassed 566,776 ETH worth over $2.1 billion in just a few weeks. The results were immediate: both companies saw a stock surge, and Ethereum’s price climbed past $3,600 in July after dipping to $1,450 in April.

These companies aren’t just holding ETH, they’re staking it. That means their holdings are generating passive income and actively supporting the network, making Ethereum a productive, yield-bearing asset in a way Bitcoin is not.

Vitalik Buterin: Building for the Long Term

While Lubin steers Ethereum into corporate treasuries, Vitalik Buterin continues shaping the protocol’s technical roadmap. He remains focused on scalability, decentralization, and mass adoption through upgrades like rollups and data sharding.

Although the recent Decun upgrade reduced ETH’s burn rate, slightly impacting its scarcity appeal, Buterin remains confident in Ethereum’s ability to support DeFi and broader real-world applications.

A New Narrative for Ethereum

With over $3.2 billion in ETH now held by public companies, Ethereum is entering a new chapter. It’s no longer just a speculative asset or a platform for developers. It’s becoming a central pillar in institutional portfolios and business models.

Lubin and Buterin are playing different but complementary roles, one pushing Ethereum into boardrooms, the other strengthening its foundation. Together, they’re shaping a new, more powerful narrative for Ethereum: not just as “digital oil,” but as the infrastructure for the future of finance.

FAQs

What is Joe Lubin’s role in SharpLink Gaming?

Joe Lubin is now chairman of SharpLink Gaming, leading its pivot to an Ethereum-focused treasury strategy.

How much Ethereum do SharpLink and BitMine hold?

SharpLink holds 360K ETH ($1.3B), while BitMine holds 566K ETH ($2.1B), both using ETH in their core treasury.

How is Ethereum different from Bitcoin for companies?

Unlike Bitcoin, Ethereum enables staking, passive income, and programmability, making it a yield-generating asset.

Is ETH a good investment?

As the altcoin season begins, the short-term gains make Ethereum a lucrative buying option. However, the long-term promises of this programmable blockchain make it a viable long-term crypto investment. 

Debashree Patra and Qadir AK

Fun-loving and cheerful, a passionate blockchain and crypto writer who knows no boundary…connect if you share the same passion. With 10+ years of writing experience, I am a Crypto Journalist by chance, exploring, and learning all the dynamics of the sci-fi action-filled crypto world. Currently, focusing on cryptocurrency news and price data. With a passion for research and challenging my capabilities, I am slowly getting into the crypto arena to bring new insights every day.

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