Who Really Owns Crypto Users? Bitcoin Self-Custody, Ethereum Issuance & the App vs. Chain Debate

Bitcoin self-custody is under pressure, Ethereum is debating its monetary future, and crypto apps are starting to challenge the chains they were built on.In this episode of Token Narratives, we unpack three major debates that could shape the next phase of crypto.First, we look at the controversy surrounding Coldcard and what it could mean for Bitcoin self-custody. Could security concerns push more BTC holders toward custodians, institutional products, or spot Bitcoin ETFs?Then we turn to Ethereum, where proposals to reduce ETH issuance and staking rewards have sparked a bigger debate around monetary policy. Would lower issuance strengthen ETH’s store-of-value narrative, or could reduced staking yields weaken institutional demand?Finally, we explore one of crypto’s biggest strategic questions: Do users belong to the apps they use or the blockchains those apps are built on?With platforms such as Pump.fun becoming deeply connected to Solana and Trade.xyz driving activity through Hyperliquid, successful crypto apps may eventually face a major decision—stay within their existing ecosystems or launch chains of their own.🎧 Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform to catch more conversations with industry leaders, economists, and builders shaping the future of crypto and finance.Then join our community and follow us for the latest updates ⬇️► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BitcoincomNews► X (Bitcoin.com): https://x.com/Bitcoincom► X (Bitcoin.com News): https://x.com/bitcoinnews► Telegram: https://t.me/www_Bitcoin_com► Discord: https://discord.gg/9NGNJEnwmW► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com News): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/