✨ Vitalik Buterin’s $293K Gift to Save a Pygmy Hippo
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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has made a heartfelt donation of 10 million Thai Baht ($293,000) to help Mu Deng, a baby pygmy hippo, through the Wildlife Sponsorship Program.
According to a statement from Khao Kheow Zoo, the first 50% of Vitalik Buterin’s donation has been successfully transferred.
This donation will fund the hippo family’s care for the next two years. In his letter to the zoo, Buterin declared his role as the baby hippo’s “adoptive father,” promising to oversee its health and behavior through online updates. The Ethereum co-founder shared that his decision was inspired by the unforgettable experience he had during his visit to Thailand and the impression left by the animals at Khao Kheow Zoo.
Vitalik Buterin’s Letter. Source: Х
The organizers behind the initiative expressed heartfelt appreciation for Buterin’s contribution, voicing their enthusiasm for future collaborations that will benefit both the Khao Kheow Zoo and its visitors.
As expected, the crypto world didn’t hold back, responding with a delightful cascade of memes featuring Buterin and his newfound role as a hippo “dad.” The reactions were overwhelmingly positive and heartwarming.
Images of Buterin with his “adopted son” became an instant hit online. Source: Reddit
And here’s a quick reminder: donations made before year-end not only make a difference but also come with tax benefits. With crypto philanthropy on the rise, now is the ideal time to give back.
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