Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has pledged nearly $300,000 to Thailand’s Khao Kheow Open Zoo to support wildlife sponsorship and upgrade its facilities.
Crypto Meets Conservation
Buterin's visit to the zoo left him impressed with its animal welfare and community efforts, prompting him to contribute a generous donation. His funds will be used to upgrade zoo facilities and support its programs. In a letter to the zoo’s director, he highlighted Moo Deng’s unique cultural role in Thailand.
Market Performance
The MOODENG token has attracted attention through viral memes despite market instability. At the time of writing, it is priced at $0.2693, with a trading volume of $179.7 million in 24 hours. The token’s price fell by 3.2% over the last day but rose 6.1% in the past week, outperforming other crypto market movements.
Background
Previously, Buterin liquidated over $1 million of meme tokens, including 10 billion MOODENG, donating the proceeds to various charities. He has been critical of celebrity-inspired tokens, suggesting they should have public goals or engaging mechanisms beyond trading.
Vitalik Buterin's support highlights a new form of collaboration between technological innovation and conservation efforts, paving the way for a new kind of cultural diplomacy and mutual aid.
