Vitalik Buterin proposes a general-purpose blockchain
Vitalik Buterin proposes a general-purpose blockchain represents an important stage in the development and adoption of Ethereum and its ecosystem.
CRYPTOCURRENCY PROFILE · ETH
Ethereum (ETH)
A programmable blockchain supporting smart contracts, decentralized applications, tokens and a broad Web3 ecosystem.
ABOUT THE DIGITAL ASSET
What is Ethereum?
A programmable blockchain supporting smart contracts, decentralized applications, tokens and a broad Web3 ecosystem.
Ethereum has its own network design, development history and ecosystem. To understand this asset, it is important to look at its technology, purpose, governance, security model and the applications built around it — rather than considering price movements alone.
Research reminder: Project features and network details can change over time. Refer to official documentation and independent sources for current technical information.
FROM ORIGIN TO TODAY
Ethereum History & Milestones
Explore selected milestones in the evolution of Ethereum.
Ether crowdsale helps fund development
Ether crowdsale helps fund development represents an important stage in the development and adoption of Ethereum and its ecosystem.
Ethereum mainnet launches
Ethereum mainnet launches represents an important stage in the development and adoption of Ethereum and its ecosystem.
ERC-20 token ecosystem expands rapidly
ERC-20 token ecosystem expands rapidly represents an important stage in the development and adoption of Ethereum and its ecosystem.
London upgrade introduces EIP-1559
London upgrade introduces EIP-1559 represents an important stage in the development and adoption of Ethereum and its ecosystem.
The Merge transitions Ethereum to proof of stake
The Merge transitions Ethereum to proof of stake represents an important stage in the development and adoption of Ethereum and its ecosystem.
Disclaimer: Historical milestones do not predict future performance. Cryptocurrency involves market, technology, custody, liquidity and regulatory risks. This page is for educational purposes only and is not financial or investment advice.