On July 30, 2025, Ethereum (ETH) celebrated the 10th anniversary of its mainnet launch. This article reviews significant events that have shaped the second largest blockchain.
Release of the Ethereum Whitepaper
In November 2013, Vitalik Buterin introduced the Ethereum (ETH) whitepaper, outlining key directions for its development and its global role as a decentralized computing platform.
Success of the ICO and Mainnet Launch
From 2014 to 2015, Ethereum (ETH) conducted one of the largest ICOs, raising around $18 million, with ETH tokens distributed at a rate of 1 BTC to 2000 ETH.
Key Updates and Hardforks
Since its pivotal hardfork in 2016, Ethereum (ETH) has undergone numerous updates, such as Byzantium and EIP 1559, which changed the blockchain's operational mechanisms, enhancing security and adding new features.
As Ethereum (ETH) continues to evolve each year, upcoming updates like Fulu-Osaka and Gloas-Amsterdam promise further improvements in scalability and efficiency.
