Celebrating 10 years of censorship resistance community building
A decade of transforming the world one block at a time
On July 30, 2015, the Ethereum blockchain was born. The moment the genesis block was mined, it enabled new possibilities for the internet, bringing transformative changes to finance, ownership, and programmability.
Ten years in, eternity ahead.
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To commemorate this historic milestone, we're introducing the Ethereum Torch NFT a NFT that embodies the spirit of decentralization and community that has defined Ethereum's first decade.
Like a ceremonial flame that travels from community to community, the Ethereum Torch will journey across the global Ethereum ecosystem. This special NFT will be passed from wallet to wallet among carefully selected community members, developers, and builders who have shaped Ethereum's story over the past 10 years.
One-of-a-kind:
Only one Ethereum Torch NFT exists, making each holder a temporary guardian of Ethereum's legacy
Time-limited custody:
Each holder keeps the torch for 24hours before passing it to the next guardian. On July 30 this NFT wil be burned to celebrate the anniversary.
10 years of Innovation
Ethereum transformed blockchain by introducing smart contracts
With Ethereum, blockchains changed from a digital ledger, into a programmable platform where code executes automatically when conditions are met.
Ethereum's innovation enabled entirely new industries like DeFi, NFTs, and DAOs. It expanded blockchain beyond digital currency into a platform that reimagined how we create and exchange value.
Ethereum Launch
July 30, 2015
Ethereum's genesis block went live, launching the "Frontier" network. This barebones release gave developers their first chance to build decentralized applications and experiment with smart contracts.
Ethereum's mission: an open internet where users control their data, applications run without gatekeepers, and value flows freely between people.
DAI: The pioneer stablecoin
December, 2015
The first decentralized stablecoin launched. DAI maintains a soft peg to the U.S. dollar through cryptocurrency collateral locked in smart contracts.
Unlike centralized stablecoins controlled by companies, DAI is governed by a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO), making it trustless and community-driven.
CryptoKitties and the NFT Frontier
November, 2017
CryptoKitties brought digital ownership to life. This early NFT game showed how blockchain could enable new forms of expression, collectibility, and culture online.
It proved Ethereum could scale beyond finance into gaming, art, and digital identity, opening entirely new creative possibilities.
DeFi Summer
June, 2020
Explosive DeFi growth redefined how the world thinks about finance. Protocols for lending, trading, and yield generation gained massive momentum, showcasing the power of open, composable financial infrastructure.
This period brought billions in value on-chain and established Ethereum as the home of decentralized finance.
The Merge update
September 15, 2022
Ethereum's biggest transformation yet. The network seamlessly transitioned from energy-intensive proof-of-work to proof-of-stake. With billions in value on Ethereum, the change was described as like changing an aircraft's engine mid-flight.
The Merge cut Ethereum's energy consumption by 99.95%, strengthened network security, and set the groundwork for future scaling upgrades.
Spot ETH ETFs
May 23, 2024
Wall Street embraces Ethereum. Spot ETH ETFs launched, bringing institutional capital and regulatory legitimacy to the world's leading smart contract platform.
The approval signaled broader acceptance of tokenized real-world assets, with major financial institutions now building on Ethereum to bring everything from real estate to treasury bonds on-chain.
10 years of Adoption
From a whitepaper to 24M+ daily transactions within the Ethereum ecosystem
Ethereum has become a global computing platform powering thousands of applications used by millions daily. It spans industries and borders while continuing to expand its use cases.
Decade of Decentralization
What began as a specialized ecosystem now spans 80+ countries with 870,000 validators , 13,600 physical nodes , and millions of users across continents.
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10 years, 16 upgrades, 0 downtime
Ethereum has maintained perfect uptime while continuously evolving. The blockchain has never gone offline.
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$123 billion in stablecoin market cap
As of Q2 2025, Ethereum L1 secures over $123 billion in stablecoins, capturing over 50% of the global stablecoin market.
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$75 billion secured in Ethereum DeFi
As of Q2 2025, Ethereum secures over $75 billion in DeFi across its ecosystem.
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0.01 TWh per year
Following The Merge, Ethereum's energy consumption dropped dramatically to just 0.01 TWh per year , down from its peak of 93.95 TWh.
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Over 250 TPS
Ethereum's throughput has increased dramatically since launch, with Ethereum's ecosystem now handling over 250 transactions per second.
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An overview of how Ethereum is used in daily life
From millions of wallets to every corner of the world, people use Ethereum in ways that inspire. These real stories showcase creativity, freedom, and connection powered by Ethereum.
Share your storyInhwan
South Korea
I had a transaction with a friend who was overseas, and I was surprised that sending and receiving money through Ethereum was much faster and easier than I thought. It's much more transparent than the existing banking system, and there are no complicated procedures in the middle.
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April 11, 2025
Thomas
Kenya
Ethereum has empowered Kenyan communities by improving financial inclusion, supporting agriculture, fostering education, and enabling cost-effective remittances. big up to ETH
April 10, 2025
Anon
Canada
Self-custody in the increasingly restrictive (and sometimes even hostile) world of traditional finance has opened the doors to a parallel system of finance for me.
April 10, 2025
Shangzi
China
In the past, when the community held some charity events, the fund raising channels were limited and the management transparency was low. With the decentralized nature of Ethereum, we can launch crowdfunding activities worldwide, and all fund flows can be clearly recorded on the blockchain. Community members can check the use of funds at any time, which not only broadens the source of funds, but also improves the transparency and credibility of fund management.
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April 14, 2025
Emmanuel
Nigeria
Ethereum has reduce poverty on average Nigeria youth. Young guys and ladies either trade or writing codes. This has help to reduce unemployment in my community.
April 9, 2025
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