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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has recently made a notable transaction by depositing 100 ETH into Railgun, a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform known for its privacy features. This move, involving approximately $330,000, was noted by blockchain monitoring tool Scopescan on April 15.&nbsp;
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 Vitalik just transferred 100 <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" data-wpel-link="external">$ETH</a> ($330K) to railgun <a href="https://twitter.com/RAILGUN_Project?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" data-wpel-link="external">@RAILGUN_Project</a>, a private defi protocol. Address:<a href="https://t.co/Jbb6MnK5YR" target="_blank" data-wpel-link="external" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://t.co/Jbb6MnK5YR</a> <a href="https://t.co/akrX7b44Qe" target="_blank" data-wpel-link="external" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/akrX7b44Qe</a>— Scopescan (@0xScopescan) <a href="https://twitter.com/0xScopescan/status/1779808908884033631?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" data-wpel-link="external">April 15, 2024</a>
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The transaction was executed through Buterin’s well-known ENS-tagged wallet, vitalik.eth, marking another instance of his engagement with the protocol over recent months.
Market Reaction to Buterin’s Deposit
Following Buterin’s deposit, the crypto community saw immediate financial effects. Railgun’s native token, RAIL, experienced a sharp increase, <a href="https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/railgun/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" data-wpel-link="external">climbing</a> over 120% in value. This surge reflects a recurrent pattern where the endorsement or participation of high-profile figures like Buterin can influence market dynamics. Buterin’s involvement with various Ethereum-based projects continues to impact their valuation and investor interest directly.
Moreover, in response to the discussions surrounding his latest transaction, Buterin <a href="https://twitter.com/VitalikButerin/status/1779845886224253369" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" data-wpel-link="external">stated</a>, “Privacy is normal,” emphasizing the importance of secure, anonymous transactions without compromising security. This deposit highlights the ongoing interest and development in DeFi platforms offering such features.
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 Also read: <a href="https://www.cryptotimes.io/2024/04/01/vitalik-buterin-outlines-ethereum-purges-future-evolution/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal">Vitalik Buterin Outlines Ethereum Purge’s Future Evolution</a>
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Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin Makes Waves with 100 ETH Railgun Deposit

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