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In the world of cryptocurrencies, the name Vitalik Buterin (born 1994) stands out as one of the most prominent revolutionary minds. This Russian-Canadian founded Ethereum at just 19 years old, becoming the youngest billionaire in the crypto space.
He began his passion for programming at the age of seven, and at 17 he discovered Bitcoin. By 2013, he wrote the research paper that established Ethereum, which was officially launched in 2015.
What distinguishes Ethereum is that it is not just a digital currency, but an open platform for smart contracts and decentralized applications. This innovation opened the door for revolutions like DeFi and NFTs.
Unlike many entrepreneurs, Buterin has a humble personality. He speaks four languages and donates millions to charity. He lives a simple life despite his wealth, which is estimated in the billions of dollars.
Today, he is focused on developing Ethereum 2.0 to address issues of speed and energy consumption. Despite his impressive success, he always warns about the risks of speculation in the crypto market.
Buterin is not just a brilliant programmer, but a technological philosopher who has changed our understanding of digital money. The story of this young man proves that revolutionary ideas have no age.
