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Ethereum ICO Wallet Revived After 10.6 Years With 100 ETH Transfer

Ethereum ICO Wallet Revived After 10.6 Years With 100 ETH Transfer

A dormant Ethereum wallet reactivates after over a decade, transferring 100.27 ETH and highlighting the significant value increase from the 2014 ICO purchase.

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Summary

An Ethereum ICO wallet, inactive for 10.6 years, transferred 100.27 ETH worth approximately $212,000 to a new address. Initially acquired in Ethereum’s 2014 ICO for $125, the holder's remaining 401.1 ETH is now valued at around $834,000, reflecting a 6,687× return. This transfer signals potential portfolio rebalancing by an early investor.

Terms & Concepts
  • Initial Coin Offering (ICO): A fundraising method where new cryptocurrency projects sell tokens to early investors before launch.
  • Ethereum: A decentralized blockchain platform supporting smart contracts (self-executing blockchain code) and decentralized applications.
  • Wallet Address: A unique digital identifier used to store, send, or receive cryptocurrencies securely on the blockchain.