EthCC: Ethereum Unveils On-Chain Time Capsule for 10th Anniversary

To commemorate the tenth anniversary of Ethereum, a new initiative supported by EthCC, Protocol Guild, and Shutter Network is inviting global participation in a community-driven project.

It's time to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Ethereum!@ShutterNetwork, @EthCC & @ProtocolGuild invite the entire Ethereum ecosystem to leave a permanent mark on-chain with the Ethereum Time Capsule.

Preserve the Past, Protect the Future.

Live NOW!

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— Ethereum Time Capsule (@ethtimecapsule) June 30, 2025

The Ethereum Time Capsule will launch on June 30 at EthCC[8] in Cannes, marking the beginning of a month-long window to submit digital artifacts that reflect the Ethereum journey.

A Decade of Ethereum, Captured On-Chain

The Ethereum Time Capsule will collect a wide range of contributions—from personal memories and predictions to memes, messages, artwork, and other on-chain artifacts.

The initiative aims to create a decentralized, tamper-proof archive of Ethereum’s cultural and technical evolution. The submission period will close on July 30, 2025, aligning with the exact ten-year anniversary of Ethereum’s genesis block.

“Celebrating our history is key to nurturing Ethereum’s culture and values,” said Jérôme de Tychey, President of Ethereum-France and founder of EthCC.

Follow our live blog from Cannes here.

Encrypted Today, Revealed Tomorrow

Each submission to the capsule will be encrypted using Shutter Network’s threshold encryption technology. This makes sure that content remains private and tamper-resistant until its official reveal on Ethereum’s 11th anniversary, July 30, 2026. At that time, the entries will be decrypted and permanently recorded on-chain for anyone to explore.

Luis Bezzenberger, Head of Product at brainbot, explains: “By committing encrypted entries on-chain, we can guarantee submissions remain private and unaltered until the coordinated reveal in 2026.”

Open to All, Supporting Ethereum’s Future

Anyone can contribute to the Ethereum Time Capsule for a nominal fee of approximately $2.50 USD (0.001 ETH). All proceeds will go directly to the Protocol Guild, an organization dedicated to supporting the long-term sustainability of Ethereum core development.

Cheeky Gorilla from Protocol Guild added, “This is a great chance for builders, artists, and devs to come together and reflect on progress over the last 10 years, as we gear up for exciting times ahead.”

Ethereum Price Prediction: $10,000 Target Returns

On-chain data supports the bullish thesis that ETH could reach $10,000 in this cycle. Whale wallets and institutions are steadily accumulating ETH, even as price action remains range-bound. Lookonchain reports SharpLink Gaming acquired $4.82 million worth of ETH OTC, raising its total exposure to $478 million.

Ethereum’s network activity is surging. Daily transactions have topped 1.5 million, and active addresses exceed 356,000—the highest levels since early 2023. Gas fees have jumped 130% in a week, reaching $10.26M, indicating increased demand for DeFi and NFT platforms.