Arkham has recently updated a report on Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin’s wealth, estimating his net worth to be at least $833.83 million. Buterin’s wealth mainly comes from his role as the co-founder of Ethereum, where he received a significant amount of the altcoin during its launch in July 2015. At its peak in 2021, the value of his holdings briefly pushed him into billionaire status, as ETH surpassed $3,000 per token.
Currently, Buterin’s known crypto holdings amount to approximately 245,278 ETH, valued at $831.2 million. These holdings make up a significant portion of his net worth, which also includes investments in projects like StarkNet. However, over time, Buterin’s ETH holdings have decreased due to sales and the inflationary nature of the network.
Despite fluctuations in crypto prices, Buterin’s wealth remains closely tied to his crypto investments. He is the leading individual holder of ETH, with entities like exchanges and institutional managers dominating the top ranks. Buterin’s holdings also include non-ETH tokens like KNCL, WETH, and DEGEN.
The estimated net worth of nearly a billion dollars is considered conservative, as undisclosed holdings and potential non-crypto assets could push the actual number higher.