The main creator of Ethereum (ETH) is Vitalik Buterin.

Childhood and Precocious Genius

* Birth: He was born on January 31, 1994 in Kolomna, Russia. At age 6, he moved with his parents to Canada.

* Skills: From a young age, he stood out in mathematics, economics, programming, and advanced calculus. By age 10, he was already using advanced spreadsheet programs to keep himself entertained.

* The trigger: As a teenager, he was a fan of the game World of Warcraft. In 2010, the company that created it modified the abilities of his favorite character, prompting him to reflect on the dangers of centralized control in software.

Discovery of Bitcoin and First Steps

* Early days in crypto (2011): His father told him about Bitcoin. Fascinated by the concept, he began writing technical articles in exchange for bitcoins.

* Bitcoin Magazine: In 2012, he co-founded Bitcoin Magazine, one of the pioneering publications in the sector.

Birth of Ethereum

* The idea (2013): Vitalik realized that Bitcoin was limited to financial transactions. He proposed creating a blockchain where complex programs (smart contracts) could be executed.

* Launch: At 19, he published Ethereum’s White Paper. With the Thiel Fellowship (funding provided by Peter Thiel for young people who leave university to innovate), he devoted himself to the project full-time.

* Success (2015): The Ethereum network was officially launched in July 2015, revolutionizing the industry by enabling the development of decentralized finance (DeFi) and NFTs.

Profile and Philanthropy

* Lifestyle: Despite becoming a multimillionaire at a very young age, he is known for his austere lifestyle, frequently traveling with the bare minimum in his backpack.

* Donations: He has donated hundreds of millions of dollars in cryptocurrency to causes such as medical research, pandemic prevention, and social charity.