Digital artist Murat Pak returned 1 ETH, which Ethereum (ETH) founder Vitalik Buterin sent under the name of earthquake donation.
The effects of two separate earthquakes with a magnitude of 7.7 and 7.6, which took place in Kahramanmaraş and were felt in the surrounding provinces, continue. Described as the biggest earthquake disaster of the century, these earthquakes affected millions of people directly and indirectly the whole country. Aid and donation efforts to the earthquake area continue at full speed.
In the midst of these processes, Ethereum (ETH) founder Vitalik Buterin sent 1 ETH (approximately $1.5k) to the Pal Association’s crypto donation wallet. While discussing the meaning of this, Murat Pak returned 1 ETH that Buterin sent to Dude.
Murat Pak Returns His Donation to Vitalik Buterin
Digital artist Murat Pak has returned his donation to Ethereum (ETH) founder Vitalik Buterin.
After the earthquakes that took place in Kahramanmaraş, aid campaigns and support began to arrive all over the world. In order to meet the needs of the people in the earthquake area and relieve the pain, mobilization has started throughout the country and abroad.
On the fifth day of the earthquake, a move came from Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin. Buterin sent 1 ETH of approximately $1.5k to the Pal Association’s crypto wallet.
This situation has brought controversy on social media. While many users suggested that this transaction was made for confirmation or trial purposes, some users suggested that Buterin was making fun of him.
Not long after, digital artist Pak returned 1 ETH sent by Buterin. Pak announced this move on social media.
Refunded.https://t.co/RE88RpK1ms
— Pak (@muratpak) February 10, 2023
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