Ethereum News Today: Ethereum Marks 10th Anniversary with Global Events and $5 Billion ETF Inflows

Ethereum marked its 10th anniversary on July 30, 2025, with a series of global celebrations that highlighted the platform’s milestone achievements and ongoing influence in blockchain innovation. The Ethereum Foundation organized over 100 events worldwide, including meetups, technical workshops, and community discussions, fostering engagement among developers, enthusiasts, and newcomers [1]. These events underscored Ethereum’s transition from its 2015 mainnet launch to a leading decentralized platform for smart contracts, decentralized finance (DeFi), and NFTs.

Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, emphasized the role of the global community in driving the platform’s evolution, particularly through the introduction of smart contracts and the development of DeFi technologies [2]. Joseph Lubin and other key leaders reflected on Ethereum’s journey, including its shift to proof-of-stake during The Merge, and discussed future advancements like rollups and account abstractions. The anniversary also featured a livestream with Buterin, Lubin, and Tim Beiko, who offered insights into Ethereum’s past and future [3].

The anniversary had notable financial implications, with Ethereum ETF flows surpassing $5 billion, indicating robust institutional and retail investment interest. The Total Value Locked (TVL) in DeFi protocols reached $85 billion, showing sustained engagement within Ethereum’s ecosystem. At the time, ETH traded around $3,769, reflecting confidence in the platform’s infrastructure and regulatory readiness, though no new legislative measures were announced during the celebration [5].

In addition to community events, the Ethereum Foundation released special commemorative NFTs to the public on July 31. These digital collectibles serve as a token of appreciation for the community’s role in shaping Ethereum’s future [2]. Another key initiative was the Ethereum Time Capsule, which documented past achievements and outlined priorities for the next decade. The foundation also distributed microgrants to support local events, further emphasizing its commitment to grassroots engagement and global participation [4].

Ethereum’s anniversary celebrations not only reflected on a decade of innovation but also set the stage for its continued development in decentralized finance and blockchain infrastructure. The event reaffirmed Ethereum’s position as a foundational platform in the digital economy and highlighted the community’s essential role in its ongoing evolution [6].

Source:

[1] Quasa.io (https://quasa.io/media/ethereum-turns-10-celebrating-a-decade-of-decentralized-innovation)

[2] Coinpaper (https://coinpaper.com/10255/ethereum-celebrates-10th-anniversary-of-mainnet-launch-with-nf-ts-and-global-events)

[3] Cryptonews (https://cryptonews.com/news/live-ten-years-of-ethereum-from-smart-contracts-to-a-global-financial-layer/)

[4] Coin Metrics (https://coinmetrics.io/news/10-years-of-ethereum/)

[5] AInvest (https://www.ainvest.com/news/ethereum-news-today-ethereum-marks-10th-anniversary-pos-upgrade-5-billion-etf-inflows-2507/)