Vitalik Buterin Withdraws 16,384 ETH to Fund Open-Source Technology and Privacy Projects
TLDR: Buterin withdrew 16,384 ETH to personally fund open-source projects as Ethereum Foundation reduces spending. The initiative supports secure hardware, privacy applications, and biotechnology with verifiable infrastructure. Ethereum Foundation maintains focus on core blockchain development while Buterin handles ecosystem projects. Funding prioritizes genuine open-source access over commercial API models for user self-sovereignty tools. Ethereum…