Vitalik Buterin
Russian-Canadian programmer who co-founded Ethereum
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Vitalik Buterin is a Russian-Canadian programmer who proposed Ethereum in 2013 at the age of 19. Ethereum is a blockchain that runs programmable “smart contracts” and is the second-largest cryptocurrency network after Bitcoin.
Biography
Background
Buterin moved from Russia to Canada at six. He studied computer science at the University of Waterloo and left after receiving a Thiel Fellowship.
Bitcoin Magazine
In 2011 he co-founded Bitcoin Magazine and wrote for it.
Ethereum
His 2013 white paper proposed a blockchain with a full programming language. Ethereum launched in July 2015, enabling decentralised finance, NFTs and many tokens.
Proof of stake
Buterin championed moving Ethereum from energy-intensive mining to proof of stake, completed in “the Merge” in 2022. He donated large sums to pandemic relief and Ukraine.
Timeline
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1994
Born in Kolomna, Russia
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2011
Co-founds Bitcoin Magazine
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2013
Ethereum white paper
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2014
Thiel Fellowship
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2015
Ethereum launches
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2022
The Merge to proof of stake
Notable works
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2013
Ethereum White Paper Paper
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2022
Proof of Stake Book
Did you know?
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1
He became interested in Bitcoin after his father told him about it.
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2
He donated more than $1 billion worth of tokens to Indian COVID-19 relief.
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3
He says playing World of Warcraft made him wary of central control.
Connections
Related people
Also born on 31 January
Frequently asked
Who is Vitalik Buterin?
Vitalik Buterin is a Russian-Canadian programmer who proposed Ethereum in 2013 at the age of 19. Ethereum is a blockchain that runs programmable “smart contracts” and is the second-largest cryptocurrency network after Bitcoin.
How old is Vitalik Buterin?
Vitalik Buterin is 32 years old, born on 31 January 1994 in Kolomna, Russia.
Where is Vitalik Buterin from?
Vitalik Buterin was born in Kolomna, Russia.
What is Vitalik Buterin known for?
Vitalik Buterin is best known for Ethereum white paper (2013); co-founding Ethereum; Bitcoin Magazine.
References
- Vitalik Buterin — Wikipedia. Wikipedia. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
- Vitalik Buterin — IMDb. IMDb. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
- Official website. vitalik.eth.limo. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
- Vitalik Buterin (Q16197959) — structured data. Wikidata. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
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- First published 4 November 2026
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