# The ETH Merge: BULL OR BEAR? David debates Jordi Alexander

*Author: David Hoffman*
*Published: Sep 10, 2022*
*Source: https://www.bankless.com/fr/the-eth-merge-bull-or-bear-david*

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The debate is moderated by none other than, Ryan Sean Adams. The ETH Merge. Bullish? or Bearish?!

Let us know if you're bullish or bearish in the comments or on Twitter: @banklesshq

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### TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro

3:03 David & Jordi's Luna Debate

10:07 Why the Merge is Overhyped?

16:50 Merge Bulls 

21:05 Long ETH?

23:10 The ETH Narrative Play

32:05 Overestimating the ETH Yield 

42:38 Blockspace Demand

1:02:05 Multichains 

1:06:17 Ethereum's Gravitational Pull

1:09:57 Value Accrual

1:17:23 ETH Not Monetary Premium?

1:28:50 Price Range Predictions

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### RESOURCES
Jordi Alexander 

https://twitter.com/gametheorizing

Jordi's Article

https://newsletter.banklesshq.com/p/is-the-merge-overhyped

David's Rebuttal to Jordi's Article

https://newsletter.banklesshq.com/p/a-rebuttal-to-jordi-alexander-and