#EthereumTurns10 Ethereum recently celebrated its tenth anniversary, marking a decade since its genesis block and the launch of its mainnet on July 30, 2015. To commemorate this milestone, the Ethereum community organized over 100 events worldwide, including meetups, workshops, and hackathons. *Highlights of Ethereum's first decade:* - *ICO Boom (2017-2018)*: The Ethereum ICO boom saw Ether rise from less than 10 $ to $1450, with projects like CryptoKitties saturating the network. - *DeFi Summer (2020)*: Ethereum's DeFi TVL surpassed $1 billion, with the launch of Compound's governance token COMP, triggering a frenzy of yield farming. - *NFT Mania (2021)*: NFTs captured the cultural spirit of the time, with projects like CryptoPunks and Bored Ape Yacht Club turning pixelated avatars into popular status symbols. - *The Merge (2022)*: Ethereum successfully transitioned from proof of work to proof of stake, reducing energy consumption and enhancing security¹. *What's next for Ethereum?* - *Fusaka Upgrade*: Expected to launch in November 2025, focusing on data efficiency, accessibility, and user experience. - *Glamsterdam Upgrade*: Anticipated for 2026, aiming to enhance the network's capabilities. - *Interoperability*: Experts predict seamless interoperability between chains, making Ethereum perceived as a unified network. - *Institutional Adoption*: Increased adoption of Ethereum is expected, with potential use cases in global finance and digital coordination². The Ethereum Foundation hosted a live event to welcome the next decade, featuring discussions.