{"id":34281,"date":"2025-07-31T04:49:28","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T04:49:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/?p=34281"},"modified":"2025-07-31T08:21:41","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T08:21:41","slug":"ethereum-turns-10-celebrate-with-zero-fees-on-eth-trades-at-zebpay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/ethereum-turns-10-celebrate-with-zero-fees-on-eth-trades-at-zebpay","title":{"rendered":"Ethereum Turns 10 &#8211; Celebrate with Zero Fees on ETH Trades at ZebPay"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_66_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/ethereum-turns-10-celebrate-with-zero-fees-on-eth-trades-at-zebpay\/#Ethereums_Decade_of_Development_Key_Milestones_2015-2025\" title=\"Ethereum\u2019s Decade of Development: Key Milestones (2015-2025)\">Ethereum\u2019s Decade of Development: Key Milestones (2015-2025)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/ethereum-turns-10-celebrate-with-zero-fees-on-eth-trades-at-zebpay\/#Trade_Ethereum_Pay_Nothing_Our_Gift_to_You\" title=\"Trade Ethereum, Pay Nothing: Our Gift to You!\">Trade Ethereum, Pay Nothing: Our Gift to You!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>On July 30, 2015, Ethereum launched with a bold vision to expand the possibilities of blockchain technology by introducing smart contracts and programmable applications. 10 years later, that vision has reshaped the digital landscape. From enabling smart contracts and decentralized finance (DeFi) to fueling NFTs and Layer-2 scaling solutions, Ethereum has evolved into a cornerstone of Web3 innovation. Whether you\u2019re a developer, investor, or simply curious about crypto\u2019s potential, Ethereum\u2019s journey offers a window into the evolution of decentralization.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To celebrate this remarkable occasion, ZebPay will be running a special <strong>Zero Trading Fees <\/strong>offer for <strong>all Ethereum trades, <\/strong>on <strong>31st July, 2025<\/strong>, from<strong> 6 PM till 8 PM<\/strong>. Let\u2019s take a walk down memory lane and explore Ethereum\u2019s biggest breakthroughs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ethereums_Decade_of_Development_Key_Milestones_2015-2025\"><\/span><strong>Ethereum\u2019s Decade of Development: Key Milestones (2015-2025)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Genesis &amp; Homestead (2015-16): <\/strong>Ethereum officially debuted on July 30, 2015, introducing a decentralized platform for executing smart contracts. The Homestead upgrade in March 2016 introduced key stability enhancements, giving developers the confidence to build more secure and reliable dApps.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Metropolis Phase: Byzantium, Constantinople &amp; Istanbul (2017-19): <\/strong>Over these years, Ethereum underwent a series of upgrades aimed at enhancing performance. Byzantium introduced privacy tech like zk-SNARKs, Constantinople brought gas efficiency, and Istanbul strengthened cross-chain compatibility while addressing security threats.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong>Rise of the ERC-20 Standard &amp; ICOs (2017): <\/strong>The introduction of the ERC-20 token standard sparked a boom in fundraising through initial coin offerings (ICOs). Ethereum quickly became the platform of choice for launching tokens, revolutionizing how projects raised capital in the crypto space.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>DeFi Goes Mainstream (2020): <\/strong>With protocols like Uniswap, Compound, and Aave gaining momentum, Ethereum-based DeFi cases exploded in popularity. Furthermore, they showcased the potential of trustless lending, borrowing, and trading mechanisms.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><strong>Beacon Chain Goes Live (December 2020): <\/strong>The deployment of the Beacon Chain marked the first major step in Ethereum\u2019s shift from Proof-of-Work (PoW) to Proof-of-Stake (PoS). Operating alongside the mainnet, it set the stage for Ethereum\u2019s future growth in scalability and sustainability.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li><strong>London Hard Fork &amp; EIP-1559 (August 2021): <\/strong>The London upgrade introduced EIP-1559, changing how transaction fees were handled. A portion of every fee was burned, reducing ETH supply over time and bringing more predictability to gas costs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li><strong>The Merge (September 2022): <\/strong>Ethereum completed its shift to Proof-of-Stake through the Merge with the Beacon Chain, ending mining and reducing energy consumption by more than 99%. This was a landmark event that significantly boosted Ethereum\u2019s environmental and economic appeal.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"8\">\n<li><strong>Shapella Upgrade (April 2023): <\/strong>The Shapella upgrade, a combination of Shanghai and Capella, unlocked the ability for validators to withdraw their staked ETH. This introduced more flexibility and strengthened user trust in Ethereum\u2019s staking model.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"9\">\n<li><strong>Dencun &amp; Proto-Danksharding (March 2024): <\/strong>Dencun introduced EIP-4844, bringing \u201cdata blobs\u201d into action to significantly reduce Layer-2 transaction costs. This was a major preparatory step for danksharding, which refers to Ethereum\u2019s long-term plan for high scalability through modular data handling.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"10\">\n<li><strong>Spot ETH ETFs\u2019 Approval (Mid-2024): <\/strong>With the authorisation of spot ETH ETFs in the U.S., ETH gained new legitimacy in the eyes of institutional investors. This paved the way for traditional finance to embrace Ethereum\u2019s long-term potential. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pectra Upgrade (May 2025): <\/strong>The Pectra upgrade delivered a bundle of EIPs, improving validator capacity, streamlining wallet interactions, and simplifying development workflows. It marked another step toward making Ethereum more user- and developer-friendly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trade_Ethereum_Pay_Nothing_Our_Gift_to_You\"><\/span><strong>Trade Ethereum, Pay Nothing: Our Gift to You!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To mark this historic occasion, ZebPay is proud to offer <strong>Zero Trading Fees on Ethereum <\/strong>for a limited time. Whether you\u2019re a seasoned investor or just getting started, there\u2019s never been a better moment to trade ETH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Offer Details:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Valid on <strong>Quick Trade <\/strong>and <strong>Exchange<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Applicable on <strong>ETH Buy\/Sell <\/strong>transactions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Available on <strong>INR and USDT pairs<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Zero Trading Fees <\/strong>across the board<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Offer valid on <strong>31st July, 2025<\/strong>, from <strong>6 PM till 8 PM<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Celebrate Ethereum\u2019s 10th anniversary with us and make your next ETH trade, fee-free. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unravel everything that you need for your crypto journey via <a href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\">ZebPay blogs<\/a>. Get started today and join 6 million+ registered users on ZebPay!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/onboarding.zebpay.com\/onboarding?returnUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fzebpay.com%2Fapp\">TRADE NOW<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On July 30, 2015, Ethereum launched with a bold vision to expand the possibilities of blockchain technology by introducing smart contracts and programmable applications. 10 years later, that vision has reshaped the digital landscape. 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