The recent rise in Ethereum’s (ETH) price has propelled co-founder Vitalik Buterin back into billionaire status.
With over 240,000 ETH held in his public wallets, valued at approximately $1.03 billion at the current price of $4,300, Buterin’s wealth reflects the cryptocurrency’s remarkable ascent, as tracked by Arkham data.
This milestone coincides with a significant anniversary: July 30, 2025, marked a decade since Ethereum’s blockchain launch. Over these 10 years, ETH’s price has soared more than 12,000 times, a testament to the network’s growth and adoption.
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While this surge highlights Buterin’s financial success, it also underscores broader questions about the concentration of wealth in the crypto space and the sustainability of such gains. The narrative of a single individual’s fortune tied to a decentralized system invites scrutiny — celebrating innovation while questioning whether the benefits are equitably distributed.
