# 🎙️ #7 - Ether’s Value Mechanisms *Author: Ryan Sean Adams* *Published: Apr 13, 2020* *Source: https://www.bankless.com/fr/-7-ethers-value-mechanisms-639070caed39286b12323276* --- Ether has some native mechanisms that contribute to its scarcity and value. David and Ryan explore these value mechanisms and compare/contrast them with money printer go brrrr. --- ### TOPICS - Scarcity mechanisms and fair games - Ether’s value mechanisms - How USD will fare vs. ETH --- ### RESOURCES - (Watch) [Conway's game of life](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2vgICfQawE&feature=youtu.be) - (Article) [Ether is equity](https://bankless.ghost.io/ether-is-equity) - (Article) [The Final Puzzle Piece to ETH's Monetary Policy](https://bankless.ghost.io/the-final-puzzle-piece-to-eths-monetary)