Hey r/ cryptocourrency.
I thought I’d share some interesting info about VB. A lot of this info is from the dao hack audiobook which is a great listen.
Vitalik Buterin’s remarkable journey from a curious teenager to Ethereum’s co-founder is filled with intriguing milestones.
Here’s a glimpse into his journey:
Early Life and Education:
Vitalik was born in Kolomna, Russia, and moved to Canada when he was six. He showed a natural aptitude for mathematics and programming, excelling in a class for gifted children. Eventually, he dropped out of the University of Waterloo after being awarded the Thiel Fellowship, a $100,000 grant to pursue his innovative ideas.
The Birth of Ethereum:
At just 19, Vitalik co-founded Ethereum, aiming to create a decentralized platform that extended beyond cryptocurrency. Launched in 2015, Ethereum revolutionized blockchain technology with the introduction of smart contracts and decentralized applications.
Some Interesting Facts:
Vitalik once slept on Ripple’s CTO’s floor while seeking an internship. He co-founded Bitcoin Magazine, significantly contributing to the crypto community. He speaks several languages, including Russian, English, and Chinese. He developed Solidity, Ethereum’s smart contract language.
Misc:
In 2021, Vitalik became the world’s youngest crypto billionaire. He was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Basel. Today, he continues to lead Ethereum’s evolution, focusing on scalability and security with Eth 2.0.
When did you start with crypto?
Hope you found this interesting.
See you at the top.
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