Ethereum: Roadmap, L2s, Security, Forks & Trivia (2025)
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Ethereum Timeline & Milestones
2013 Vitalik drafts ETH whitepaper; vision for global decentralized computer.
2015 Crowdsale, mainnet genesis: first smart contract blockchain.
2016 The DAO hack; Ethereum Classic fork emerges.
2017 Boom in ERC-20/ICO tokens; NFTs and CryptoKitties.
2020–21 DeFi and NFT summer; $4,800 ATH.
2022 The Merge: Ethereum transitions to proof-of-stake.
2024-25 Layer2 surge (Arbitrum, Optimism, Polygon), ETF launches, scaling solutions thrive.
Ethereum Forks, Layer 2s, & Categories
| Type/Fork | Year | Main Features |
|---|---|---|
| Ethereum Classic (ETC) | 2016 | Pre-DAO fork, original chain |
| Layer 2: Arbitrum, Polygon, Optimism | 2022-2025 | Fast, cheap, scalable ETH transactions |
| Rollup Forks | 2024-2025 | ZK-Rollups, StarkNet: near-instant privacy and settlement |
Security Protocols & Fun Facts
- Switched from proof-of-work (energy intensive) to proof-of-stake (eco friendly) in 2022
- Smart contract audits: Immunefi, Certik cover top protocols
- ETH supports multisig, DAO governance, and NFT standards (ERC-721, 1155)
- Vitalik Buterin is ETH's public face-youngest crypto billionaire
- First "pegged asset": WETH for easy DEX and trade
- Ethereum Classic still exists, used for anti-censorship demos
- Most active developers of any blockchain
- Layer 2s saved users $9B+ in gas fees in 2025
- Major partnerships: Microsoft, Ubisoft, EY for real-world apps
Top Platforms for ETH
BINANCE - Spot, Staking
Kraken - DE, FR, UK, US
Bybit - Derivatives
Bitget - Futures, Bots
MEXC - Global
Weex - No-KYC
BloFin - Bots, Copy
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