Ethereum’s 10th Anniversary Drives Global Livestream Free NFT Minting and Community Growth
Ethereum’s 10th anniversary on July 30, 2025, will be marked by a global livestream and the distribution of a free commemorative NFT, the “Torch NFT.” The event, centered on the exact timestamp of Ethereum’s Genesis Block launch (3:26:13 PM UTC), will feature panels, reflections from core developers, and co-founders such as Vitalik Buterin, Joe Lubin, and Mihai Alisie [1]. Participants can mint the NFT for 24 hours following the livestream, which begins at 2:30 UTC. The Ethereum Foundation emphasizes that the campaign prioritizes community engagement over regulatory announcements, aligning with its broader strategy to reinforce the network’s role in decentralized finance (DeFi), tokenization, and digital ownership [2].
Global participation in the anniversary includes in-person meetups in cities like Shenzhen and China Hong Kong, supported by the Foundation’s Ecosystem Support Program through microgrants of up to $500. These initiatives aim to strengthen community bonds and highlight Ethereum’s decade-long impact on blockchain innovation. Collaborative projects such as the Protocol Guild and Shutter Network are documenting the network’s history through the Ethereum Time Capsule, blending past achievements with speculative future directions [1].
The livestream and NFT campaign are expected to temporarily boost network activity, a pattern observed during prior Ethereum milestones that coincided with surges in NFT transactions and Layer 2 adoption. Institutional recognition, including NASDAQ’s acknowledgment of the anniversary, underscores growing interest in Ethereum’s technological influence. Analysts note that while the free NFT distribution could drive short-term on-chain engagement, the Ethereum Foundation has not tied the event to price forecasts. Historical data from similar milestones shows increased participation but no sustained market movements [2].
The decentralized nature of the anniversary campaign reflects Ethereum’s commitment to community-driven growth. By fostering global collaboration through on-chain activities and grassroots events, the network aims to highlight its contributions to decentralized innovation over the past decade. The inclusion of core contributors and ecosystem partners in the livestream further emphasizes Ethereum’s collaborative ethos, ensuring the celebration resonates across diverse regions.
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[1] [Ethereum’s 10th Anniversary Celebration](https://coinedition.com/news-ethereum-10th-anniversary-celebration-july-30-free-nft-mint/)
[2] [Ethereum’s 10-Year NFT Surprise](https://www.cryptoninjas.net/news/ethereums-10-year-nft-surprise-free-mint-140m-volume-surge-and-a-torch-that-burns/)
