Bitmine Chairman Tom Lee stated that Robinhood selected Ethereum as its business infrastructure primarily for security and liquidity rather than low transaction fees. Lee argues this choice signals a shift in Ethereum's value proposition beyond merely collecting gas fees or extracting maximum value from network projects. According to Lee, ETH is increasingly evolving into a store-of-value asset driven by practical utility and appreciation potential. He maintains that Ethereum does not need to maximize transaction costs to achieve sustainable growth as the network matures.