MilestoneEthereum2014
Ethereum ICO Launch
Ethereum raised funds via token presale, catalyzing the smart contract platform era and setting the ICO template.
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Key Facts
Peak metric$18M equivalent raise
OutcomeMainnet shipped 2015
ChainEthereum
Year2014
Typemilestone
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icosmart-contract
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