The story of Vitalik Buterin is a legend of the digital age. This gifted young man showed extraordinary talent from a young age, operating Excel at 4, coding at 8, and developing games by 10. At 17, he became acquainted with Bitcoin, and by 19, he had conceived the blueprint for Ethereum.

Over time, Buterin gradually shed the halo of a 'prodigy' and became a low-key yet determined technological pioneer. The birth of Ethereum stemmed from a moment of inspiration at a Bitcoin conference. In the early stages of the project, Buterin was responsible for building the concept, Lubin focused on ecosystem development, and Wood concentrated on technical implementation. However, the three eventually parted ways due to differing philosophies. Buterin insisted on a non-profit approach, hoping to break the centralized control through technology; Lubin leaned towards commercial operations; and Wood chose to leave due to funding issues.

Over the past decade, Ethereum has undergone several industry transformations: the ICO boom in 2017, the rise of DeFi in 2020, the explosion of NFTs in 2021, the transition to PoS mechanism in 2022, and the landing of ETF applications in 2024. Each transformation has profoundly influenced the development direction of the entire cryptocurrency industry.

Today, Ethereum is no longer just a blockchain project; it has become an important bridge connecting the real and digital worlds. It carries countless innovations, applications, and ideas, reshaping the economic logic of the digital age.

Buterin has always maintained a low profile, focusing on the development and improvement of technology. He interprets the philosophical concept of 'selflessness' yet 'self' through his actions.

Ten years have passed, and Ethereum has transformed from an ideal into a reality. Looking ahead, those who truly understand the prospects will lead the development of the next decade. What will be the future direction of Ethereum? This question is worth our deep reflection.