On July 30th at 3:26:13 PM +UTC, Ethereum will commemorate a decade since the genesis block.
Ethereum has made significant progress. It was born, endured, and flourished against all challenges, leading to advancements in tokenization, fundraising, decentralized finance (DeFi), and digital ownership. It has catalyzed entire sectors and is currently altering our perceptions of money, identity, and collaboration. What started as a whitepaper and an ambitious experiment is evolving into the worldwide settlement layer for society. A decade later, Ethereum is merely at the beginning of its journey.
In collaboration with the community, the Ethereum Foundation will facilitate a series of global gatherings, onchain artifacts, and a livestream to herald the next ten years of Ethereum together.
If you have your own ideas or concepts on how to commemorate Ethereum’s 10th anniversary, we would be excited to learn about them and assist in highlighting community-led initiatives from across the globe. Get in touch at 10years@ethereum.org
Organize a 10 Years of Ethereum Meetup
10 Years of Ethereum Meetups are global gatherings designed to honor the 10th anniversary of the Genesis block. These meetups can be a casual get-together to celebrate with your local Ethereum community members or a larger assembly.
These events are set to occur on July 30, 2025. They are autonomously organized and completely independent.
To assist local community organizers in conducting these meetups for celebration, the Ecosystem Support Program will provide funding for gatherings worldwide, offering up to $500 USD for each event.
The application deadline for funding is June 15th, 2025.
Who should submit applications
We would like to hear from organizers of:
- Meetups
- University clubs
- Grassroots communities
- Local educational initiatives or projects
Eligibility
For support eligibility, your event must be:
- Focused on Ethereum
- Free for attendance
- Accessible to everyone
- Scheduled for July 30, 2025
Application Process
- Fill out this form with your event specifics and funding requests.
- Wait for a response regarding your application
- Host your event and participate in the livestream!
After submitting your application, we will follow up via email.
Criteria for Selection
- What is the intent behind the funding request?
- Does the group have a track record of successfully organizing events?
Subsequent Steps
For any general inquiries regarding your submission, please reach out via email to grant-rounds@ethereum.org.
Commonly Asked Questions
Who is eligible to submit proposals for a 10 Years of Ethereum Meetup?
Anyone! Events of any size, location, or demographic are invited to apply provided they meet the application criteria.
What are the application requirements?
- Please review the eligibility criteria above to ensure your event qualifies.
- Events may occur in any language; however, we are currently only able to accept proposals in English.
- Events must be publicly listed and include a shareable URL or meetup link.
What if I miss the deadline, my event is ineligible, or I wish to request more than the funding limit for this round?
You can always inquire for sponsorship or other assistance through the Ecosystem Support Program (ESP), the EF’s general support initiative.
