If you had bought $1,000 worth of Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock 10 years ago, you would have over $220,000 today -- a life-changing return that demonstrates the power of long-term investing. During that time, the company has frequently crashed, only to bounce back stronger than ever.

Past performance doesn't guarantee future returns, especially for a company already worth $2.93 trillion. But let's explore what the next decade could have in store for this iconic chipmaker and its shareholders.

Founded in 1993, Nvidia helped pioneer the graphics processing unit (GPU), a computer chip that excels at performing multiple tasks simultaneously. This hardware was a natural fit for the video game industry, where Nvidia quickly became a top supplier for early consoles and gaming computers when 3D rendering was new and exciting.

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