His recent contribution of 200 ETH, equivalent to approximately $532,000, was directed to the Animal Welfare Fund, which operates under the umbrella of Effective Altruism Funds.
It is worth noting that in early August 2024, Buterin sold NEIRO tokens, which he received for free from the project developers, and earned 44.4 ETH (around $118,000 at the time of the transaction). The NEIRO team commented on this move, emphasizing that the funds would be used for charity, which was Buterin’s primary motivation.
Later, Vitalik shared a screenshot confirming his transaction on social media, adding that this is not the only instance where he donates funds to good causes. According to him, over the past year, he accumulated a significant amount of “animal tokens,” which include meme coins like NEIRO, DOGE, SHIB, and others. All of these assets were sold, and the proceeds were directed to charitable organizations focused on animal protection. This action demonstrates his commitment to using his cryptocurrency assets to create a positive impact on the world.
