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Ethereum Whitepaper Turns 12

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Sohrab Khawas

The Ethereum whitepaper, authored by Vitalik Buterin in late 2013, marks its 12th anniversary as a groundbreaking concept that changed blockchain forever. Introducing smart contracts and decentralized applications, it laid the foundation for an ecosystem now worth over $400 billion, supporting DeFi, NFTs, and global innovation. Since launching its mainnet in 2015, Ethereum has driven a new era of programmable finance and technology, proving how one vision can shape the future of digital assets worldwide.

Sohrab Khawas

Sohrab is a passionate cryptocurrency news writer with over five years of experience covering the industry. He keeps a keen interest in blockchain technology and its potential to revolutionize finance. Whether he's trading or writing, Sohrab always keeps his finger on the pulse of the crypto world, using his expertise to deliver informative and engaging articles that educate and inspire. When he's not analyzing the markets, Sohrab indulges in his hobbies of graphic design, minimal design or listening to his favorite hip-hop tunes.

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