'Vitalik: An Ethereum Story' Documentary Debuts Onchain

A new documentary providing an intimate exploration of Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin and the blockchain ecosystem, has debuted and is available for a limited onchain release.

What’s the Scoop?

• Token-Gated Streaming: The documentary is available on ethereumfilm.xyz for 30 days through token-gated access, with plans for wider release in 2025. An NFT ticket to view the film costs $20.
• Crowdfunded Success: The film raised 1,036 ETH (~$2.6M today) in July 2021, making it the largest documentary crowdfund to date.
• Theatrical Release: Earlier this week, the doc debuted in theatrical screenings in 23 countries. The team has said they hope for the film to land on a major streaming service next year.

Bankless Take:

Many have praised the documentary for humanizing Ethereum by focusing on the people behind the protocol, particularly Vitalik Buterin, whose personal journey is often overshadowed by the technology itself. Through interviews and archival footage, the film highlights the community’s shared vision of an open internet while providing a deeper understanding of Ethereum’s evolution, proving timely with Ethereum sentiment currently low.