A Personal Tribute to Ethereum on Its Tenth Anniversary
In a heartfelt blog entry, OKX’s CEO, Jason Star, shared reflections on the significant milestones achieved alongside the Ethereum ecosystem during the last decade. Since OKX launched in 2013, the company has fostered a strong partnership with Ethereum, which Star emphasizes will remain pivotal as they aim to provide innovative products and services to a global user base exceeding 1 billion.
Reflections on Ethereum’s Impact
Star’s post also reveals his initial encounter with Ethereum’s co-founder, Vitalik Buterin, where he confessed to underestimating the transformative vision that Ethereum represented. He now acknowledges its potential to fundamentally alter the fabric of the global financial system and enhance trust mechanisms.
Commitment to Openness and Innovation
Adhering to Ethereum’s principles of openness and transparency, OKX has introduced initiatives like ZK Reserves and has actively supported EIP-7702 while contributing to the development of the Ethereum Layer 2 network, X Layer. Star expressed confidence that Ethereum has established itself as an essential foundation for the next generation of the internet.
Looking Towards the Future
Looking towards the future, he reiterated OKX’s unwavering dedication to collaborating with developers to forge a more decentralized and reliable online landscape over the next decade.
