#EthereumFuture *10 Interesting Facts about Ethereum You Probably Didn't Know*
Ethereum is more than just a cryptocurrency; it is the backbone of thousands of decentralized applications. Here are *10 fascinating facts* about ETH that will surprise you:
1. *Vitalik Buterin created it at the age of 19* – In 2013, Vitalik designed Ethereum to expand Bitcoin's capabilities with smart contracts.
2. *The first public sale raised $18M* – Ethereum was born with an initial offering in 2014, selling ETH for only *$0.30* each.
3. *More than 3,000 DApps run on its network* – Games, exchanges, and NFTs use Ethereum as their foundation.
4. *The switch to Proof of Stake (PoS) saved 99.9% of energy* – Ethereum 2.0 eliminated mining and reduced its environmental impact.
5. *The most expensive transactions have exceeded $500K in gas fees* – Some users have paid absurd amounts due to errors.
6. *Its co-founder also created Cardano* – Charles Hoskinson helped develop Ethereum before founding Cardano (ADA).
7. *ETH has no supply limit* – Unlike BTC, its issuance is flexible.
8. *Major banks are adopting its technology* – JPMorgan and Santander are already using Ethereum in financial projects.
9. *There are more than 200,000 tokens based on Ethereum* – ERC-20 is the standard for projects on its blockchain.
10. *It is expected to surpass $10,000 by 2025* – Analysts predict explosive long-term growth. 🚀
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