Celebrating 10 years of censorship resistanceethereum
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 24 hours before passing it to the next guardian. On July 30 this NFT will be burned to celebrate the anniversary.
10 years ofInnovation
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.
10 years ofAdoption
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. (opens in a new tab)
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$75 billion secured in Ethereum DeFi
As of Q2 2025, Ethereum secures over $75 billion in DeFi across its ecosystem. (opens in a new tab)
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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 (opens in a new tab), 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. (opens in a new tab)
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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.
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