šØ $ETH ICO Whale Wakes Up After 10.6 Years! šš„
An early Ethereum ICO participant just made headlines after resurfacing for the first time in over a decade!
š° Initial Investment (2014 ICO): ~$443
š Current Value: ~$2.8 MILLION
ā³ Dormant Period: 10.6 Years
Thatās the kind of diamond hands story crypto dreams are made of.
š What Happened?
The whale originally bought ETH during the 2014 ICO at around $0.30 per ETH. After sitting untouched for more than 10 years, the wallet suddenly became active.
But hereās where it gets interestingā¦
When attempting the first trade after a decade, the transaction reportedly failed because the wallet didnāt adjust gas settings properly.
Yes ā after turning $443 into $2.8M, the first move was blocked by something as simple as gas miscalculation.
ā½ Why This Matters
On Ethereum, every transaction requires gas fees.
If you:
Set gas too low
Ignore current network congestion
Or use outdated settings
š Your transaction can fail or get stuck.
Even whales arenāt immune.
š Key Takeaways
ā Long-term conviction can be life-changing
ā Dormant wallets moving can impact market sentiment
ā Always double-check gas fees before executing trades
ā Even OG whales need updated wallet knowledge
Crypto moves fast.
But sometimes, the hardest part isnāt holding for 10 yearsā¦
Itās clicking āConfirmā with the right gas fee. š
