Ethereum is turning 10 today – yes, exactly a decade ago, on July 30, 2015, the second-biggest cryptocurrency in the world was born. Since then, it has revolutionized blockchain technology and become the go-to network for smart contracts, DeFi, and NFTs. Now it’s time to celebrate this iconic moment in crypto history – and you’re invited!
From Whitepaper to world-changer: Ethereum’s journey
Ethereum was created by Vitalik Buterin, a Canadian-Russian programmer who envisioned a blockchain that could do more than just process financial transactions. His idea led to the launch of Ethereum on July 30, 2015 – a platform designed for smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps).
Over the years, Ethereum has introduced multiple game-changing upgrades:
- The DAO launch in 2016, which showed the world the power (and risks) of decentralized governance
- The Ethereum 2.0 transition, which began in 2020 and moved the network from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake
- The Merge (2022), a major milestone in improving scalability and reducing energy consumption
- And now, in 2025, Ethereum remains the most used smart contract platform and the largest altcoin by market capitalization
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Fun facts & charts
Do you think you know ethereum? Well, check this out:
- Ethereum was inspired by World of Warcraft! Vitalik was frustrated when Blizzard nerfed his favorite spell. He decided decentralized systems should be the future.
- The Ethereum name comes from science fiction. Vitalik liked how “Ethereum” sounded like something from a shadowy, digital realm.
- Gas isn’t just for cars. Every transaction or smart contract on Ethereum costs “gas,” which fuels the network’s operations.
- It helped launch the NFT boom. The ERC-721 standard, introduced on Ethereum, made NFTs possible.
- It’s constantly evolving. Ethereum’s developers are already working on new scaling upgrades like Danksharding to push performance even further.
And BTW, that’s how the last half of the decade looks on ETH.
The ETH 1W chart.
Well, for the 4th time since March 2024, and the 7th time overall, we attack the 4k level. We grew 180% since early April, but still 25% shy of ATH. The bullish momentum is underlined by the 70 RSI and the direction of MACD.
So, what’s next?
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Happy 10th birthday, Ethereum! 🥳
Let’s make this one to remember.
