Everyone is looking at $TSM's reported 3D DRAM plans.
But I think they're missing the bigger story.
Does $NVDA really want TSMC to become a memory manufacturer?
Or does NVIDIA want memory suppliers to know they are no longer the only options?
HBM is critical to GPU performance, but it's also one of the few areas where NVIDIA depends heavily on external suppliers.
Even an alternative manufacturing path that never reaches mass production could eventually change the negotiating dynamics.
And the fact that TSMC is reportedly exploring this makes it even more interesting.
NVIDIA isn't just designing GPUs anymore. It may be learning to redesign the bargaining power of its entire supply chain.
Not exactly comforting news for $MU, $SKHY, and Samsung.
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