10 Ways Ethereum Transformed Crypto Over the Last Decade
From smart contracts to NFTs and DeFi—Ethereum’s 10-year journey reshaped crypto as we know it.
Crypto Laddin
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Ethereum turns 10! Since its launch by Vitalik Buterin, this blockchain pioneer has redefined the crypto landscape.
Ethereum introduced smart contracts, enabling decentralized and automated systems on the blockchain. Its ERC-20 standard revolutionized token creation, powering the ICO boom and stablecoin issuance.
The Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) brought global compatibility, while Layer-2 protocols tackled scalability and reduced transaction fees. Ethereum became the birthplace of DeFi, enabling DAOs and trustless finance.
It also hosted the NFT explosion, supported meme coin success like Shiba Inu, and followed Bitcoin with the approval of Ethereum ETFs—marking another leap in mainstream adoption.
In short, Ethereum evolved from a bold experiment to the core infrastructure of crypto finance. Its influence will likely grow even stronger in the years ahead.
