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Vitalik: An Ethereum Story
Theatrical release poster
Directed byZach Ingrasci, Chris Temple
Produced by
  • Eugen Bräunig
  • Michael B. Clark
  • Mariano Conti
  • Tim Foley
  • Loren Hammonds
  • Kyle Hentschel
  • Steve Jang
  • Lilli Karkowski
  • Jenna M. Kelly
  • Dave O'Connor
Starring
CinematographyNicholas Kraus
Edited by
  • Rachel Angaran
  • Yaniv Elani
Music by
  • Daniel Sebastián Gómez
  • Paul Hollman
  • Andrew Maltese
Production
companies
  • Optimist
  • Strange Design
Release date
  • April 15, 2025 (2025-04-15)
Running time
85 minutes
CountryUnited States
Language
  • English

Vitalik: An Ethereum Story is a 2024 documentary film directed by Zach Ingrasci and Chris Temple. The film chronicles the life and career of Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, providing insights into his personal journey from a teenage programmer to a central figure in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry. It was produced by Optimist Studios and Strange Design, with distribution handled by Gravitas Ventures[1].

Synopsis

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The documentary explores Buterin's early interest in programming, the creation and evolution of Ethereum, and key moments such as Ethereum’s transition from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake ("The Merge"), the rise of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and blockchain's broader societal impacts. Featuring interviews with Buterin, his family, and prominent figures in the technology sector, the film offers a personal view into Buterin’s motivations and Ethereum’s community-driven approach.

Production

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Production spanned two years, documenting critical periods in Ethereum’s development and Buterin's professional activities. Funding was largely community-driven, raising over 1,000 ETH (approximately $2.9 million).

Release

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The documentary premiered on September 18, 2024, in select theaters. It was subsequently released globally on April 15, 2025, becoming available on streaming platforms such as Apple TV and Prime Video. The runtime of the film is 85 minutes.

Reception

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Vitalik: An Ethereum Story received generally positive reviews, praised for its intimate and detailed portrayal of Buterin and the Ethereum ecosystem. The film currently holds a viewer rating of 8.2/10 on IMDb. Critics noted its informative nature, although some described it as overly promotional[2][3].

References

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  1. ^ "Inside 'An Ethereum Story': Filming Vitalik Buterin, Crypto's Most Reluctant Star". CoinDesk. April 14, 2025. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
  2. ^ "Vitalik: An Ethereum Story Ratings". IMDb. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
  3. ^ "Vitalik: An Ethereum Story – Review". Film Threat. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
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