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345: Ethereum as Digital Oil: Inside Republic Tech’s Vision with Daniel Liu

06 Jan 2026

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What happens when a former energy financier decides to reshape the future of finance? In this episode, I chat with Daniel Liu, CEO of Republic Tech, on how his journey from solar and wind farms to crypto trading led him to build one of the most ambitious infrastructure plays in Web3.Daniel shares why Ethereum is central to their strategy, how they’re accumulating and deploying ETH, and why now is the moment for institutions to get involved. From synthetic mining to validator services, we unpack Republic Tech’s unique two-pillar model and what’s next for digital asset treasuries. This is a must-listen if you're curious about the future of Ethereum, institutional crypto, or where Web3 infrastructure is really heading.⏱️ Key Learnings with Timestamps[00:01:00] Daniel’s shift from energy finance to crypto in 2018[00:03:00] Founding RelayX and pioneering zero-confirmation deposits[00:05:00] Republic Tech’s two-pillar strategy: ETH accumulation and validator services[00:07:00] Why Ethereum is "digital oil" and central to their vision[00:08:00] How synthetic mining boosts ETH yield (80–120% APY)[00:12:00] The power of long-term holding over short-term trading[00:15:00] Why each crypto cycle brings a new cohort of adopters[00:20:00] How Republic Tech runs lean with a high-impact team[00:21:00] Daniel’s contrarian take: the 4-year crypto cycle isn’t over[00:26:00] The next liquidity wave? Nation-states and sovereign wealth funds[00:32:00] Ethereum-based tokenization beyond finance—passports, car keys, and more[00:34:00] Why users shouldn’t need to “learn” crypto to benefit from it[00:38:00] Prediction for 2026: Stablecoin apps will go mainstream[00:40:00] Ethereum will become as essential as the US dollar in corporate treasuries[00:41:00] Republic Tech’s focus for 2026: growth, safety, and ETH preservation🔗 Connect Website: ⁠https://republictech.io/⁠ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/republictechio/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/republictech_io 👉 Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - ⁠https://www.web3pod.xyz/⁠ ❤️ RequestIt would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.📢 DisclaimerNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research.

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