Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, recently announced that he will donate a total of 10 million baht to Thailand’s Pattaya Green Mountain National Zoo (Khao Kheow Open Zoo) to support animal protection projects and expand exhibition facilities, and in particular The donation is named after the zoo's star, the pygmy hippopotamus "Bouncing Pig" Moo Deng, to express friendship and gratitude to Thailand and the Thai people.
Vitalik Acknowledgments Khao Kheow Zoo: a model for promoting animal welfare and education
In his letter, Vitalik Buterin thanked Khao Kheow Zoo for the warm reception it received towards him and its visitors. He praised the zoo's commitment to animal welfare, education and community engagement, and expressed excitement about future facility upgrades, particularly proposed improvements to the habitat of the Pygmy Hippopotamus.
He mentioned that this donation aims to further support the operation of the zoo and promote the happiness and health of 'Bouncing Pig' Moo Deng and her family and companions.
The Ethereum community sends greetings to the Thai people
Vitalik recalled the activities of the Ethereum community in Thailand over the past few months, particularly the 'Devcon SEA' event held in Bangkok in November. He stated that the success of these events could not have happened without the warmth and support of the Thai people, for which he expressed deep gratitude on behalf of the entire Ethereum ecosystem.
He wrote: 'On behalf of the entire Ethereum community, I want to express our gratitude and friendship to Thailand, and choose to pay tribute in a special way — dedicated to all the beloved 'Bouncing Pig' Moo Deng, this unexpectedly global celebrity.'
Vitalik adopts 'Bouncing Pig' Moo Deng and becomes the Hippo Dad
As part of the donation, Vitalik accepted the invitation to become the adoptive father of 'Bouncing Pig' Moo Deng and will donate 10 million Thai Baht to support the family of 'Bouncing Pig' Moo Deng and her human caregivers. The donation plan will be carried out in two installments, each of 5,000,000 Thai Baht, with the first payment to be made on December 26, 2024, and the timing of the second payment to be confirmed within the next year.
The donation will mainly be used for the operation of the zoo, wildlife sponsorship programs, and creating a dedicated exhibit for 'Bouncing Pig' Moo Deng and her family. He emphasized that this donation is unconditional and allows the zoo to use the funds flexibly according to its needs.
At the end of the letter, Vitalik expressed that he looks forward to 'Bouncing Pig' Moo Deng growing up healthily and hopes to promote the mutual prosperity of the zoo, the Thai community, and the global Ethereum family. He wrote: 'I look forward to seeing Moo Deng thrive and witnessing how our big family and community flourish together.'
Green Mountain National Zoo: Thank you, Vitalik
Green Mountain National Zoo stated that they thank Vitalik for joining the wildlife sponsorship program and adopting Moo Deng, providing a generous gift for her family! We look forward to working with you over the next two years to benefit the Khao Kheow Open Zoo community and all our visitors!
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'V God became a dad! He donated 10 million Thai Baht to 'Bouncing Pig', becoming the Hippo Dad with ETH.' This article was first published in 'Crypto City'.
