During his appearance at the DC Blockchain Summit 2026, CZ shared a personal anecdote that highlighted the humble beginnings of Ethereum. He recalled attending a 2014 conference in Chicago, where a young Vitalik Buterin was actively engaging with attendees and explaining the concept of Ethereum.

CZ Recalls the 2014 Chicago Conference: 19-Year-Old Vitalik Brought Up Ethereum to Anyone He Met

Binance founder CZ reviewed the history of the digital asset industry during a live broadcast at the DC Blockchain Summit 2026 on March 18. CZ summarized that the crypto industry… pic.twitter.com/g0ETef9fZ2

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At that time, the cryptocurrency industry was still in its infancy. Conferences were small,…