Free Mint, $140M Volume Surge, and a Torch That Burns

Key Takeaways:

• Ethereum will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a global livestream on July 30 at 14:30 UTC, open to the public.
• A free commemorative “Ethereum Torch” NFT will be available to mint for 24 hours after the event.
• NFT market activity is surging again, with Ethereum-based NFTs hitting $75 million weekly volume, up 300% in two weeks.

Ethereum, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is turning 10 and it’s lighting the way forward with symbolism, community engagement, and a striking market comeback. The Ethereum Foundation has unveiled a celebratory livestream and an exclusive free NFT drop designed to honor the blockchain’s journey and reignite excitement across the crypto ecosystem.

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Ethereum Turns 10: Livestream, Community, and a Digital Torch

 “The Ethereum Torch” NFT Will Burn But You Can Still Mint a Copy

On July 30, 2025, Ethereum will host a global 10-Year Anniversary Livestream at 14:30 UTC on YouTube. This milestone event is not just a commemoration, it’s a symbolic handover of Ethereum’s past into the future.

To mark the occasion, the Foundation has launched “The Ethereum Torch”, a symbolic NFT passed from one wallet to another each day in the lead-up to the anniversary. The torch embodies the values, developers, and users that have helped shape the Ethereum network since its inception in 2015.

On July 30, the original Ethereum Torch NFT will be permanently burned. But in its place, anyone whether a developer, investor, or casual supporter can mint a free commemorative NFT for 24 hours after the stream.

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Ethereum NFT Volume Surges 300% as Sentiment Flips

The Ethereum ecosystem isn’t just celebrating history, it’s regaining serious momentum. According to recent on-chain data:

• NFT trading volume on Ethereum has jumped 300% over the past two weeks, climbing from $18.3 million to $75 million.
• Ethereum now accounts for more than 50% of all NFT activity across chains, including Solana, Polygon, and BNB Chain.
• Total NFT volume across all blockchains surpassed $140 million last week, the highest in over six months.

It is followed by a lull in purchasing of NFTs in 2024, when the whole industry experienced a decrease in trading volume by 18% YoY. However, the powerful anniversary story and future changes to the protocol…