Vitalik Buterin: From Zero to Crypto Billionaire
Vitalik Buterin: From Zero to Crypto Billionaire
Vitalik Buterin's Journey:
- 2011: Earned 5 BTC ($4) for writing an article, equivalent to $1.5/hour
- 2013: Proposed Ethereum
- 2014: Raised $18M in crowdfunding, retaining 275,000 ETH
Market Views:
- Skeptical of meme coins, seeing no inherent value beyond founder benefits
- Impressed by prediction markets like Polymarket
- Believes AI has potential to improve lives
- Compares crypto crime rates to traditional currency
Wealth and Investments:
- Views money as a tool for funding projects, not a concern
- Holds 2.133M STRK tokens (~$808,000)
- Expects STRK to surge in the next bull run
Vitalik Buterin's story showcases his innovative spirit and pioneering role in the crypto space.
