Ethereum is marking its 9th anniversary! Learn about its journey from the initial coin offering (ICO) in 2014 to its current status as a leader in the blockchain world. Discover how you can make the most of your ETH with Blockchain.com.

Ethereum, the pioneering blockchain platform created by Vitalik Buterin, is celebrating its 9th anniversary. While ETH was officially launched in 2015, its journey began in 2014 with the Initial Coin Offering (ICO). The ICO raised funds to develop the platform, which was envisioned by Buterin and a team of developers. This ICO laid the foundation for Ethereum's subsequent innovations, including smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps).

Over the past nine years, Ethereum has become a cornerstone of the crypto world, driving countless projects and fostering a thriving ecosystem of decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

This year, we are thrilled to announce another groundbreaking development: the approval of Ethereum ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds) by the SEC. The approval of ETH ETFs marks a new era, making it easier for investors to gain exposure to Ethereum without directly holding the cryptocurrency. This regulatory milestone reflects Ethereum's growing acceptance and maturity in the financial markets.

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Source: blockchain.com