# What is ETH? BEST Explanation (2022) *Author: David Hoffman* *Published: Jan 14, 2023* *Source: https://www.bankless.com/fr/podcast/what-is-eth-best-explanation-2022* --- --- **TIMESTAMPS** 0:00 The World's Greatest Asset 03:36 TL;DR 04:02 Pillar #1 ETH in DeFi 07:43  Pillar #2 PoS (Proof-of-Stake) 10:36 Pillar #3 Monetary Policy (EIP 1559) 12:33 Conclusion 13:19 The Triple Point Asset thesis 13:54 New Money for the Digital Age 14:13 Bankless 14:37 Closing