So much of what’s communicated in the blockchain world is moonshots and mission statements, focused more on promises about the future rather than the here and now, but 2018 is proving to be the year that blockchain technology grows beyond hype and towards real results. Many live ConsenSys projects — from Metamask to Ujo, Bounties Network and Kaleido — are proving this every day. But nothing can capture the remarkable growth and development of the Ethereum ecosystem in 2018 better than cold, hard stats.

As we roll into this next phase of development for Ethereum and decentralization — one that’s all about delivering on the potential of blockchain — let’s take a look at some of the numbers, figures, facts, and statistics that offer insight into the state of blockchain, Ethereum, and ConsenSys.

By the Numbers: