ethereum.org Year in Review
A Year of Achievements: ethereum.org's 2024 Recap
As we dive into the new year, it's essential to reflect on the accomplishments of the past 12 months. ethereum.org has been at the forefront of the Ethereum ecosystem, and our community has played a vital role in making it happen. In this article, we'll take a comprehensive look at the highlights of 2024, from the launch of the Dencun FAQ to the introduction of ETHGlossary.
Blobs Everywhere: Launching the Dencun FAQ
In March 2024, the Cancun-Deneb (aka Dencun) network upgrade was deployed, and with it came a flurry of questions from the community. To address these concerns, our team created a comprehensive FAQ-style page to explain what the latest upgrade was all about. This initiative marked a significant milestone in our efforts to provide clear and concise information to the Ethereum community.
Scaling Ethereum, One Word at a Time: ethereum.org Translatathon
The second edition of ethereum.org's Translatathon exceeded all expectations, with over 327 participants translating 2.53 million words across 70 languages. This achievement would not have been possible without the support of our global community, who facilitated 12 in-person translation hubs across four continents. The Translatathon not only increased the accessibility of Ethereum-related content but also fostered a sense of community and collaboration.
Better, Faster, and Stronger: Migrating Our UI Library to ShadCN
In our pursuit of delivering the best performance and user experience, we realized that our previous UI library was holding us back. With the help of the community, we decided to switch to ShadCN, a well-known, performance-focused library widely used by developers. While the migration is nearly complete, you can follow the progress in our GitHub repository.
Getting Together: Devcon SEA
At Devcon SEA, ethereum.org made a great impression by exhibiting at the Impact Forum during the first two days of the event. We welcomed over 400 visitors and got to share the ethereum.org mission, while fostering connections within the community. Around 200 merch items were distributed to contributors, adding a fun and memorable touch.
Recognizing Stellar Contributions: Contributor Acknowledgment Program
The Contributor Acknowledgement Program is a year-long initiative within the ethereum.org community designed to recognize and reward members for their helpful contributions to the ethereum.org portal. In 2024, over 800 'proof of contribution' badges were distributed across four categories (GitHub, content, design, and translations) on platforms such as POAP, GitPOAP, and Galxe.
More L2s? More L2 Content!
In 2024, we released significant updates on the Layer 2 (L2) content available on ethereum.org, reflecting the importance of scaling solutions in the Ethereum ecosystem. The website introduced a more comprehensive and beginner-friendly L2 section, featuring interactive guides, visuals, and comparisons of popular L2 solutions.
A Fresh Look: Revamping the ethereum.org Homepage
Over the past decade, ethereum.org has undergone many transformations, eventually settling on the purple-blue pastel design you've come to recognize since 2020. A homepage revamp was long overdue, and our goal was to continue showcasing what Ethereum is all about, and highlighting how anyone can get involved.
Open Source at Heart: Participating at Hacktoberfest 2024
In October, we joined forces with Hacktoberfest, a global initiative to foster contributions to open source projects. With over 40 PRs submitted, we cannot thank enough the 20 contributors who joined ethereum.org in this month-long endeavor, contributing across all fronts: content, design, migrations, and tons of bug fixes!
Ethereum Jargon, Translated: Introducing ETHGlossary
As part of the Translatathon, we created ETHGlossary—a platform that gamifies the process of translating Ethereum terms. Users can vote on the best translations for key concepts and discuss why certain translations work (or don’t). So far, we've received nearly 7,000 translations across more than 40 languages, confirming that ETHGlossary plays an important role in building a comprehensive glossary of Ethereum terminology across languages.
Connecting with the Community: Community Calls, QA Sessions, and Office Hours
In 2024, we hosted 38 events on ethereum.org's Discord server. These ranged from Office Hours, where we simplified complex Ethereum topics for beginners, to monthly Community Calls, where we provided updates on the portal and ecosystem. We also held biweekly Q&A sessions, where contributors got hands-on testing new releases on ethereum.org—it’s safe to say we spent plenty of time online last year!
A New Home on the Web: Next Billion and ETHproofs.org
Alongside maintaining ethereum.org, our core team also supports web development for various initiatives within the Ethereum Foundation. Over the past year, we’ve collaborated on designing and launching new websites for the Next Billion Fellowship and ETHproofs—these collaborations reflect our commitment to support impactful initiatives across the community.
What's Next?
In 2025, we're evolving how we build ethereum.org. Starting from January, we're adopting Shape Up methodology—consisting of 8-week terms (cycles) focused on shipping features and initiatives. More on this will be shared soon! While we'll keep on doing annual product roadmaps, from now on, we'll be releasing 'cycle roadmaps' on our GitHub repository—you can find what we'll work on in this first cycle here.
Our Community Remains Essential
Our community remains a vital part of building ethereum.org. You can check how you can start contributing (e.g., writing or reviewing content, creating new designs, translating the website, developing new features or fixing bugs, and many more possibilities) in our contributors pages.
Thank you again to every person involved in making ethereum.org possible. Here’s to a great 2025!
Source: https://blog.ethereum.org/en/2025/01/22/2024-on-ethereum-org
