On July 30th at 3:26:13 PM +UTC, Ethereum will celebrate 10 years since the genesis block.
Ethereum has come a long way. It came to life, survived and thrived against all odds, and led to breakthroughs in tokenization, fundraising, DeFi and digital ownership. It’s bootstrapped entire industries, and is now reshaping how we now think about money, identity, and coordination. What began as a whitepaper and a great experiment is transforming into the global settlement layer for the world. And 10 years in, Ethereum is still just getting started.
Working together with the community, the Ethereum Foundation will be supporting a series of global meetups, onchain artifacts, and a livestream to ring in the next decade of Ethereum together.
If you have your own ideas or visions for how to celebrate Ethereum’s 10 year anniversary, we’d love to hear about them and help bring attention to community-driven projects from around the world. Get in touch at [email protected]
Host a 10 Years of Ethereum Meetup
10 Years of Ethereum Meetups are a series of global meetups to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the Genesis block. These meetups can be just a simple get-together to celebrate with your local ethereum community members, or a larger gathering.
These events should take place on July 30, 2025. They are self-organized and totally independent.
To support local community organizers in running these meetups to celebrate, the Ecosystem Support Program will provide funding for meetups around the globe with up to $500 USD each.
The deadline to apply for funding is June 15th, 2025.
Who should apply
We want to hear from organizers of:
- Meetups
- University clubs
- Grassroots communities
- Local education initiatives or projects
Eligibility
To be eligible for support, your event must be:
- Ethereum focused
- Free to attend
- Open to anyone
- Scheduled for July 30, 2025
How to apply
- Submit this form with your event details and budget requests.
- Wait to hear back on your application
- Host your event and join the livestream!
Once you’ve submitted your application, we’ll follow up by email.
Selection Criteria
- What is the purpose of the funding request?
- Does the group have a history of organizing successful events?
Next steps
For any general support questions about your submission, please email [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
Who can submit proposals for a 10 Years of Ethereum Meetup?
Anyone! Events of any size, location, or demographic are welcome to apply as long as they meet the application criteria.
What are the requirements for the application?
- Please read the eligibility criteria above to make sure your event is eligible.
- Events may be held in any language, but we’re currently only able to accept proposals in English.
- Events must be publicly posted and have a shareable url or meetup link.
What if I miss the deadline, my event is not eligible, or I want to request an amount above the limit of this round?
You can always submit an inquiry for sponsorship or other support through the Ecosystem Support Program (ESP), the EF’s general support initiative.
