Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, donated 10 million baht (approximately $293,000) to Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand. This generous donation is part of the Zoo’s wildlife support program. And Buterin named Moo Deng, born in July 2024, as his “adoptive father”…
Buterin’s donation is intended to enhance the Bouncy Pig campus and support other zoo improvements. He expressed gratitude for the zoo’s commitment to animal welfare, education and outreach, saying, “I sincerely hope to see Mu Deng live a long and prosperous life.”…
In addition to the initial donation, Buterin has earmarked 88 ETH (approximately $296,050) for possible future contributions to support Bouncy Pig and other animals in the zoo. He views this action as a show of gratitude to Thailand for Organized Ethereum community events including the successful Devcon Sea Conference… already there.
Moo Deng has become a worldwide sensation due to her charming antics. This has greatly increased the number of visitors to the zoo. The pygmy hippopotamus is an endangered species that is native to West Africa. And Buterin’s support is expected to make a positive contribution to the zoo’s conservation efforts…