10 Year Anniversary of the Ethereum Foundation
The Ethereum Foundation is celebrating a decade since the launch of the Ethereum blockchain on July 30, 2015—marking ten years of groundbreaking innovation, global community growth, and decentralized impact. Over this period, Ethereum ($ETH) has evolved from an ambitious whitepaper by Vitalik Buterin and his co-founders into the world’s leading smart contract platform, powering thousands of decentralized applications, DeFi protocols, NFT marketplaces, and digital communities across the globe.
Commemoration Events: The 10th anniversary is being celebrated with more than 100 events worldwide, from local meetups and workshops to livestream panels with Ethereum’s founders and core developers. The Foundation hosted a special livestream featuring Vitalik Buterin, Joseph Lubin, and other ecosystem leaders, reflecting on achievements and discussing future possibilities. A unique Ethereum Torch NFT has also been minted and ceremonially passed through the community, symbolizing the network’s decentralized spirit before being burned on the anniversary.
Decade of Achievements: Ethereum pioneered programmable money through smart contracts, enabling a global wave of decentralized finance (DeFi) and NFT innovations. The transition from Proof-of-Work to Proof-of-Stake with "The Merge" in 2022 reduced energy consumption by over 99% and improved scalability, reinforcing Ethereum’s adaptive and sustainable growth. The platform overcame challenges like the DAO hack (2016), evolved its protocol, and fostered a broad ecosystem now spanning finance, art, identity, gaming, and governance.
Community and Impact: The Ethereum Foundation has supported the network through grants, education, tooling, and research. In 2025 alone, it distributed over $32 million to community, education, and technical development initiatives.
