Vitalik Buterin: the programmer who proposed Ethereum at 19
Vitalik Buterin is a Russian-Canadian programmer and writer best known for co-founding Ethereum. Born January 31, 1994, in Kolomna, Russia, he published the Ethereum white paper at 19. On Grail, the gVITALIK token is backed by a real collectible stored in a vault.
Who is Vitalik Buterin?
Vitalik Buterin is a programmer and writer and one of the best-known figures in cryptocurrency. He was born in Kolomna, Russia, and moved to Canada with his family at age six. In 2011 he began writing for Bitcoin Magazine, and he later co-founded it. He studied at the University of Waterloo, left to work on a new idea, and in 2013 published the Ethereum white paper. Ethereum launched in July 2015 with six other co-founders. He is still a leading voice in its development.
Why is Vitalik Buterin on Grail?
We pick people who matter to a lot of fans at once. Buterin qualifies for three reasons.
- A founder whose work others build on. Ethereum is one of the most widely used blockchains, and many tokens and apps are built on it.
- A public face. He writes widely read essays and posts regularly, and is one of the most recognizable names in crypto.
- A crypto-art collectible. gVITALIK is tied to a 2019 Coldie “Decentral Eyes” artwork of Buterin, a piece that sits between art, crypto culture and collecting.
What backs the gVITALIK token?
Every Grail token is backed by real collectibles stored in a vault. gVITALIK is backed by a 2019 Vitalik Buterin, Coldie Decentral Eyes collectible.
The collectible is held securely in an insured vault. It is not just a picture.
How it works on Grail
- A real collectible is authenticated and sealed in a vault.
- It is represented by a token you can buy in small amounts.
- You can see the item and its details on this page at any time.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Vitalik Buterin?
Vitalik Buterin is a Russian-Canadian programmer born January 31, 1994, in Kolomna, Russia. He co-founded Ethereum.
Why is Vitalik Buterin famous?
He is known for proposing and co-founding Ethereum, co-founding Bitcoin Magazine, and being one of the most visible people in cryptocurrency.
What is Ethereum?
Ethereum is a blockchain network that can run smart contracts and decentralized applications. It launched in July 2015 after Buterin published its white paper in 2013.
What is the gVITALIK token?
gVITALIK is a token on Grail linked to a vaulted collectible connected to Vitalik Buterin. You can trade it 24/7 onchain.
What physical item backs it?
A 2019 Vitalik Buterin, Coldie Decentral Eyes collectible.
What does WTM mean?
It means the backing is final. Grail has committed not to vault any more collectibles behind gVITALIK, so no new gVITALIK will be created from future vaulting.
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