Ethereum's co-founder Vitalik Buterin has sponsored the pygmy hippo Moo Deng, who became an internet sensation and inspired the creation of the meme coin MOODENG.
Vitalik Buterin Supports Moo Deng
Vitalik Buterin, one of Ethereum's founders, has decided to support the pygmy hippo Moo Deng, who became famous online. The Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand reported that Buterin donated 10 million Thai Baht (around $292,000) to support Moo Deng and her family as part of a wildlife sponsorship program. The zoo expressed immense gratitude for such generous support.
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These events highlight Ethereum's significance in the modern financial system, its ability to inspire new achievements, and open investor opportunities. Philanthropy, trading, and Ethereum's future underscore its growing influence in the crypto world.