Dormant Ethereum Wallet With $119.65M Activated After 10 Years

According to Lookonchain, a dormant Ethereum ICO address has moved 40,000 ETH, originally bought for $12,400, marking massive gains after a decade of inactivity.

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Summary

On November 30, Lookonchain reported that an Ethereum ICO wallet dormant for over 10 years became active, first sending 5 ETH as a test before transferring 39,995 ETH valued at $119.4 million. The wallet initially purchased 40,000 ETH during the 2015 ICO for $12,400, achieving an estimated 9,639x return at current prices.

Terms & Concepts
  • ETH: The native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum blockchain, used for transactions, smart contracts, and decentralized applications.
  • ICO: Initial Coin Offering, a fundraising method for new cryptocurrency projects where tokens are sold before they launch.