Tough times (again)! At least, it appears to be an orderly wind down where users can withdraw their assets.
Pro tip:
Self custody if you know how to keep your seedphrase safe (@trustwallet)
Or use the largest exchange (@binance) with staying power.
Ethereum Was Built Not Only For Finance, But For Humanity 🌍
Vitalik Buterin has repeatedly emphasized that Ethereum’s potential extends beyond financial applications — it can become a foundation for coordination, public goods, and positive impact around the world.
The AWF community was created from this vision.
Inspired by the spirit of Ethereum, thousands of individuals across different countries came together with a shared belief:
Technology should not only create value. It should also help create a better world.
Through decentralized participation, countless small contributions can become a collective force for meaningful change.
The AWF community has gathered more than 320 ETH in donations, representing the support and trust of people from around the world. These contributions demonstrate the power of Ethereum’s ecosystem — where individuals, regardless of location or background, can unite around a common mission.
Our donation mechanism is designed around transparency and sustainability, with 2% of every transaction automatically allocated toward charitable causes, creating a continuous connection between blockchain activity and social impact.
Contract:
0x12a77658112cf42914cb614d13653ed5852da1e5
We sincerely appreciate the work of @everydotorg in connecting communities with nonprofit organizations and helping make charitable giving more accessible and transparent. Organizations like https://t.co/qcChHOcHY0 play an important role in building bridges between donors and global causes.
We also respectfully invite @VitalikButerin to experience and verify this mechanism personally by purchasing a small amount through the contract. A simple on-chain interaction would allow the community to demonstrate how decentralized technology can create transparent, verifiable charitable impact.
The AWF community welcomes animal welfare organizations, environmental initiatives, humanitarian groups, disaster relief organizations, and all charitable institutions around the world to connect with us.
We hope to establish long-term communication and cooperation, exploring how Ethereum’s technology and global communities can contribute to a more compassionate future.
The future of blockchain is not only about what we build.
It is about the positive impact we create together.
@VitalikButerin@everydotorg
🌍 Building a Sustainable Future Through Ethereum Philanthropy
AWF Community was created inspired by Vitalik Buterin’s vision of using Ethereum to support meaningful causes and create positive impact beyond technology.
The AWF Community is currently waiting for Vitalik Buterin to designate a new charitable organization. Around 320 ETH in community donations are ready to continue their journey toward supporting meaningful causes around the world. We hope https://t.co/qcChHOcHY0 can assist in connecting with the selected organization and help ensure these donations can be delivered to where they are needed most.
We deeply appreciate Vitalik Buterin’s long-standing commitment to philanthropy and his belief that blockchain technology can become a powerful tool for global public good. His vision has inspired people across the world to participate in charitable initiatives through Ethereum and demonstrated the ability of decentralized communities to create meaningful real-world impact.
We also sincerely appreciate https://t.co/qcChHOcHY0 for its dedication to building a transparent and accessible bridge between donors and charitable organizations. Through its work, individuals and communities around the world can participate in philanthropy more easily and contribute to causes that create lasting change.
AWF Community believes that charity is not a one-time action, but a long-term and sustainable commitment. Our mission will continue — supporting meaningful causes, encouraging global participation, and exploring new ways for the Ethereum community to contribute to society.
We warmly welcome charitable organizations, humanitarian groups, animal welfare organizations, environmental initiatives, and individuals from around the world to connect with AWF Community. We hope to build lasting relationships, strengthen communication, and explore opportunities for future cooperation.
Together, inspired by Ethereum’s values, we can create a more open, compassionate, and sustainable world.
@VitalikButerin@everydotorg
Dear BitMEX Users,
Today, we share with a very heavy heart that BitMEX exchange will shut down its operations, effective 23 September 2026 at 04:00:00 UTC.
The owner and operator of BitMEX, HDR Global Trading Limited, has made the difficult decision to close operations following a strategic review of the business.
It may not look the same today, but we are proud of our 11+ year legacy and the role we played in shaping the crypto industry. We invented the 100x leverage perpetual swap, which for most of you, was the first step to your crypto trading journey. It is now the most traded financial product in the crypto industry, adopted by thousands of users and exchanges. And we remain proud of our robust security infrastructure, which has allowed us to maintain a flawless track record of 0 customer funds lost to hacks in our entire operating history.
We want to reassure you that your assets remain fully safe and under your control during this transition period. This announcement is just to give enough time to ensure a smooth withdrawal process for everyone.
From today we strongly encourage all users to close their positions and withdraw their funds as soon as convenient. For more details on the full process, please read our blog: https://t.co/OOHeh6xHm8
BitMEX was once home to some of the greatest traders today. Our team has dedicated tremendous effort and passion into building the platform into what it is, and we are glad to have reached some of you during your time with us. To everyone who has traded, supported, and grown alongside us - thank you for your trust over the last 11 years.
The BitMEX Team
A major update for the community:
320 ETH in donations has now arrived at @everydotorg . We sincerely appreciate the professionalism, dedication, and strong sense of social responsibility demonstrated by both @EffectvAltruism and @everydotorg throughout this process.
Constructive dialogue has now been established between the community and https://t.co/qcChHOcHY0. Our position has been clearly communicated: this movement was inspired by @VitalikButerin’s original vision, and https://t.co/qcChHOcHY0 will contact @VitalikButerin to help designate a new charitable destination—one that enables long-term, continuous, and transparent donations.
This is not the end, but a new beginning.
The AWF community was built on Ethereum’s core philosophy: decentralization, transparency, and credible neutrality. Thousands of individual contributions, regardless of size, have come together to form real impact—this is the true power of Ethereum as a public good.
Looking forward, the community remains committed. With clarity and alignment, future donations are expected to scale to thousands of ETH, driving sustained impact across global charitable initiatives.
We remain open, collaborative, and committed to building long-term partnerships with organizations worldwide.
@VitalikButerin@everydotorg
A global community, inspired by Vitalik’s call, continues to act.
AWF now brings together supporters from over 100 countries, with thousands of members contributing through a fully on-chain mechanism: 2% of every transaction is permanently allocated to charity. This is not a promise — it is enforced by code.
To date, total donations have reached nearly 290 ETH (≈ $469,000 at current prices). This represents thousands of individual contributions, united by a shared belief in transparency, public goods, and the Ethereum vision.
We continue to respect and support the mission of Effective Altruism. Its impact and philosophy have inspired this movement. At the same time, one key question remains central to the community:
How are these funds being used, and where are they flowing?
This is not a challenge — it is a request for clarity. Because transparency builds trust, and trust sustains global collaboration.
Perhaps what the community needs most is simple:
a confirmation, a signal, even just a “thank you.”
@VitalikButerin — this initiative began with your call. A single response from you could strengthen confidence, reconnect a growing community, and help this effort reach its full potential.
AWF also welcomes collaboration with charities, organizations, and individuals worldwide — across animal welfare, environmental protection, disaster relief, and humanitarian causes. Open communication and long-term cooperation are key to making this sustainable.
Ethereum made coordination possible.
Transparency will make it meaningful.
To all organizations and individuals around the world working in
animal welfare, environmental protection, disaster relief, and humanitarian aid —
the AWF community extends an open invitation.
We welcome you to establish direct connections, long-term collaboration, and continuous dialogue,
and to explore how decentralized systems can reshape global philanthropy together.
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The AWF community was inspired by the vision of Vitalik Buterin —
that Ethereum can serve as a coordination layer for public good.
Today, that vision has evolved into a global, decentralized movement.
Across 100+ countries, thousands of contributors have come together through an on-chain mechanism,
collectively contributing over 290 ETH toward charitable initiatives.
We also express sincere respect for the work of Effective Altruism.
Their commitment to impact-driven giving continues to influence how modern philanthropy is structured and evaluated.
At the core of the AWF model is a simple but powerful mechanism:
a portion of each transaction is automatically allocated to charitable causes via smart contracts.
It is transparent by design —
but like all decentralized systems, it grows stronger with visible validation.
For this reason, we respectfully call on @VitalikButerin to participate directly:
A single on-chain interaction — even a symbolic purchase —
could serve as a real-world verification of this mechanism,
bringing clarity, strengthening trust, and re-energizing the community.
This is not about scale.
It is about credibility.
A signal from the origin of this vision would carry profound meaning for a global community that continues to build in alignment with Ethereum’s principles.
The AWF community remains committed to supporting @EffectvAltruism
while continuing to expand the role of Ethereum in global philanthropy.
Ethereum made global coordination possible.
Now, together, we can make it trusted, transparent, and truly impactful.
The AWF community was never built on speculation.
It was built on belief.
A belief that when Vitalik Buterin called for action — the world would respond not with hesitation, but with conviction. And it did.
From over 100 countries, thousands of individuals came together.
Not institutions. Not whales. But ordinary people — contributing small amounts of ETH, again and again — forming something far greater than the sum of its parts.
Today, that collective effort has reached nearly 290 ETH.
This is not just a number.
It is trust, aggregated on-chain.
It is faith, made transparent through code.
It is a living demonstration of what Ethereum was meant to enable.
And yet — something is missing.
Over multiple transactions, funds have been withdrawn by Effective Altruism.
But the community — the very source of these contributions — has not received clarity.
No clear breakdown.
No public confirmation.
No direct communication.
This silence is not just procedural.
It is consequential.
A community that once grew rapidly has begun to fracture.
Members who once believed deeply are now uncertain.
Momentum is slowing — not because the cause has weakened, but because confidence has.
And still, the intention has never changed.
AWF continues to stand with the vision behind Ethereum.
AWF continues to believe in the principles of effective, transparent giving.
AWF continues to support the work that EA represents.
But belief, like any system, requires feedback.
Perhaps what this community needs is not complex reporting.
Perhaps it is not immediate perfection.
Perhaps it is something far simpler:
Acknowledgement.
Clarity.
A signal that the connection between intent and impact still exists.
A single confirmation could stabilize everything.
A single response could rebuild trust.
A single moment of engagement could reignite a global effort.
This is why we respectfully call upon Vitalik Buterin.
Not as a critic.
Not as an accuser.
But as the origin of this movement.
Your voice has the ability to reconnect what is currently drifting apart.
Your acknowledgement could restore alignment between community, protocol, and purpose.
AWF is not stepping back.
The community will continue contributing.
The vision will continue moving forward.
And the belief that Ethereum can power real-world impact remains unchanged.
But to move faster — and stronger —
we need the loop to close.
Transparency is not a demand.
It is the foundation that makes everything else possible.
And right now, that foundation is waiting to be reinforced.
@VitalikButerin@EffectvAltruism
AWF emerged as a direct response to @VitalikButerin’s vision — that ETH is not only a technology, but a tool for real-world impact.
From that idea, a decentralized community has grown across 100+ countries, driven by individuals who believe that small, distributed actions can collectively create meaningful change.
We welcome organizations and individuals working in animal welfare, environmental protection, disaster relief, and humanitarian causes to connect with us. AWF is committed to building long-term collaboration through open communication and shared purpose.
We deeply respect the work and philosophy of @EffectvAltruism . Its principles continue to inspire a new generation of on-chain giving and responsible impact.
At the core of AWF is a simple on-chain mechanism aligned with ETH’s ethos:
a smart contract design where each transaction contributes 2% directly toward charitable purposes.
Contract address: 0x12a77658112cf42914cb614d13653ed5852da1e5
This structure reflects the power of Ethereum —
transparent, automated, and collectively sustained.
Every interaction becomes a contribution.
Every participant becomes part of the impact.
It is a small but meaningful experiment in aligning decentralized finance with real-world good.
@VitalikButerin — as the origin of this vision, your perspective matters deeply.
If possible, even a small interaction with the contract could help validate and demonstrate this mechanism in practice.
AWF will continue building at the intersection of ETH and public good —
open, collaborative, and driven by shared belief.
Born from Vitalik Buterin’s call, the AWF community has grown into a global movement—uniting members from over 100 countries around a shared belief: that Ethereum can be a force for real-world good.
Through a fully on-chain, transparent mechanism, 2% of every transaction is automatically allocated to charitable causes. What started as small, decentralized contributions has now accumulated into something extraordinary—nearly 290 ETH donated, representing hundreds of thousands of dollars in collective goodwill.
Five days ago, 8.9 ETH was withdrawn by EA from the donation address. This marks the latest in a series of extractions, yet the community still awaits clarity—on fund allocation, impact, and acknowledgment.
We want to be clear: AWF continues to deeply respect and support the mission of Effective Altruism. Their work has inspired millions, and their alignment with Ethereum’s vision of global coordination and impact remains powerful.
At the same time, transparency is not optional—it is foundational.
A simple confirmation, a brief update, even a single “thank you”—these are not demands, but the minimum needed to sustain trust in a decentralized philanthropic movement.
@VitalikButerin, this community exists because of your vision. We humbly ask for your voice—not in criticism, but in connection. A bridge between builders and beneficiaries.
AWF will continue to donate. The mission will not stop. And with stronger communication, this movement could scale from hundreds of thousands to millions in impact.
We also extend an open invitation to charitable organizations worldwide—across animal welfare, environmental protection, disaster relief, and humanitarian aid. Let’s build long-term, transparent, and meaningful collaboration together.
Ethereum was never just about code. It was about coordination, trust, and a better future.
Let’s prove it—together.
We warmly welcome charitable organizations, NGOs, and individuals from around the world—whether focused on animals, the environment, disaster relief, or humanitarian causes—to establish long-term, in-depth communication with the AWF community. We believe that sustained dialogue and transparency are the foundation of meaningful impact.
The AWF community was formed in response to Vitalik Buterin’s public call for using Ethereum as a force for good. Today, it has grown into a global movement spanning over 100 countries, powered by thousands of contributors who believe in decentralized philanthropy.
Through countless small, voluntary contributions, the community has collectively donated nearly 290 ETH (valued at hundreds of thousands of USD). This is not just a number—it represents trust, belief, and the collective will of a decentralized global community.
We recognize and respect the work done by Effective Altruism. Their mission has inspired many, including us. It is precisely because of this respect that we hope for greater transparency and communication.
To date, EA has made multiple withdrawals from the donation address—including 2.8 ETH five days ago—yet the AWF community has been unable to find clear, public information regarding the allocation or usage of these funds. Despite repeated attempts to establish contact, no direct communication has been received.
This silence is not just a lack of information—it is affecting real people. The community has already experienced a decline in members, as uncertainty grows and trust begins to weaken.
Ethereum was built on transparency. Charity, especially decentralized charity, should reflect that same principle.
We are not asking for much.
Perhaps all the AWF community needs is a simple acknowledgment.
A confirmation.
Maybe even just a “thank you.”
We respectfully call on Vitalik Buterin to help amplify this message. The AWF community was built on your vision. Your voice can help restore clarity, confidence, and direction.
With transparency, this community can grow again.
With recognition, donations can scale to millions of dollars.
With communication, we can build something truly meaningful together.
AWF remains committed.
ETH remains powerful.
And the belief in doing good—together—remains unchanged.
@VitalikButerin@EffectvAltruism
A global community, inspired by a single vision.
Following the public call from @VitalikButerin, the AWF community was formed and has since grown to include members from over 100 countries. Thousands of individuals have come together through a transparent, on-chain mechanism, contributing nearly 290 ETH (valued at over $500,000 USD).
We sincerely appreciate and respect the vision behind @VitalikButerin and the principles advocated by @EffectiveAltruism. The commitment to using resources rationally, maximizing impact, and improving the world through thoughtful, evidence-based action continues to inspire communities like ours.
At the same time, the AWF community is facing growing uncertainty. There is still limited visibility regarding the usage and allocation of donated funds, and many members are simply hoping for greater clarity. Even a brief acknowledgment or confirmation would go a long way in maintaining trust and sustaining this collective effort.
We believe the strength of this movement lies in transparency, trust, and shared purpose. With clearer communication, this initiative can continue to grow—bringing in more participants, increasing donations, and expanding its global impact.
We remain committed to contributing and supporting meaningful causes, and we believe Ethereum can play a leading role in shaping the future of charitable giving.
We also warmly welcome charities, organizations, and individuals around the world working in animal welfare, environmental protection, disaster relief, and humanitarian aid to connect with us. We look forward to maintaining long-term, continuous communication and exploring deeper collaboration together, to jointly build and strengthen Ethereum’s charitable ecosystem.
@VitalikButerin mapped the survival tech tree, but the hidden endgame is still animal welfare:
Protect life. Reduce suffering. Help the beings with the least power.
AWF is the missing node.
The work of @EffectvAltruism continues to stand as a powerful example of what thoughtful, high-impact philanthropy can achieve. Across multiple cause areas, EA has inspired people around the world to think more carefully, give more effectively, and act with long-term purpose.
The AWF community was born from @VitalikButerin’s vision — a call that resonated globally and brought together contributors from over 100 countries. Today, this community has grown into a decentralized network of thousands of members, united by a shared belief in transparent, efficient, and meaningful giving.
Through an on-chain mechanism embedded in the $AWF contract, every transaction contributes to charitable efforts. To date, nearly 290 ETH has been donated — representing not just a number, but the collective trust and commitment of thousands of individuals.
We have also observed ongoing on-chain activity, including recent withdrawals such as 2.89 ETH. As the community continues to grow, clarity around fund allocation and usage becomes increasingly important — not out of doubt, but out of a shared commitment to transparency and long-term trust.
Looking ahead, the AWF community remains fully committed to supporting EA’s mission. Donations will continue, and as participation expands, the total contribution is expected to reach millions of dollars. This reflects a long-term alignment with the principles of effective altruism and a sustained belief in its impact.
At the same time, we sincerely hope to establish ongoing communication with @EffectvAltruism, working together more closely to strengthen understanding, build trust, and contribute more effectively to the shared mission. Together, we can continue to add meaningful value to global charitable efforts.
For many within the community, expectations remain simple. Perhaps all that is needed is a confirmation — even just a brief acknowledgment, a “thank you,” that connects this global grassroots effort with the institutions it seeks to support.
@VitalikButerin, your voice was the starting point of this movement. A single acknowledgment today could reinforce confidence, bring renewed unity, and help this community continue growing into an even greater force for good.
AWF stands ready to keep building, keep contributing, and keep believing in the mission of effective altruism.
The AWF community was formed in response to your vision — a belief that decentralized power can create real-world impact, especially for animal welfare.
Today, this community spans over 100 countries, with thousands of members contributing through a transparent on-chain mechanism. Nearly 290 ETH has already been donated — not by a few large actors, but through countless small contributions driven by shared belief.
Yet despite this collective effort, the most basic questions remain unanswered:
Where are the funds going? How are they being used?
This is not a challenge to the mission — it is a call to protect it. Transparency is not optional in a system built on trust and openness. Without it, even the strongest communities begin to fracture.
Perhaps what this community needs is simple — a confirmation, a signal, even just a “thank you.”
Your voice has the power to restore clarity, confidence, and momentum. And with that, this movement could grow far beyond what it is today.
What began as hope is now turning into silence—and that silence is breaking a community apart.
The AWF community was not built randomly. It was formed in response to Vitalik Buterin’s call—his vision of using decentralized power to support real-world good. Inspired by that, contributors from over 100 countries came together. At its peak, the community gathered more than 2,000 members, all aligned by one belief: that transparency, trust, and impact should define charitable action.
And people acted on that belief.
Through a mechanism that automatically donates 2% of every transaction, tens of thousands of small contributions accumulated into something powerful. To date, nearly 290 ETH has been donated—equivalent to hundreds of thousands of dollars. This wasn’t a single whale. This was collective goodwill, built one transaction at a time.
But what has that goodwill received in return?
No confirmation.
No transparency.
No communication.
Five days ago, 8.9 ETH was withdrawn from the donation address. This is a verifiable on-chain fact. Yet there has been no corresponding update, no acknowledgment, no explanation of fund usage, and no public reporting. Not even a simple “thank you.”
For a community that gave in good faith, this silence is not neutral—it is damaging.
Members are not leaving because they lost belief in the mission. They are leaving because they lost trust in the process. The number of participants has already dropped significantly. What was once a growing global movement is now fragmenting, not due to lack of support—but due to lack of response.
At the same time, the Effective Altruism movement has done undeniably meaningful work in areas like animal welfare and global good. That is precisely why this situation is so serious. When expectations are high, accountability must be higher. Transparency is not optional—it is foundational.
And then there is Vitalik.
The AWF community exists because of his call to action. The donation pathway itself is tied to the ecosystem he helped inspire. Yet now, as questions grow louder, there has been no response. No clarification. No signal.
This silence carries weight.
No one is asking for miracles. No one is demanding perfection.
Maybe this community only needed one thing:
A confirmation.
A sentence.
A simple acknowledgment.
Instead, what they received was absence.
If there were transparency—if there were even a minimal level of communication—confidence would return quickly. Members would come back. New participants would join. Donations would not just continue—they would accelerate, potentially reaching millions of dollars in scale.
But without that, trust erodes.
And without trust, even the strongest ideals cannot survive.
This is not just about funds.
This is about responsibility.
This is about the gap between belief and reality.
Silence is now the loudest message being sent.
And it is tearing everything apart. @Lewis_Bollard@ethereumJoseph@MarioNawfal@elonmusk@cz_binance@AWF_ETHCTO@EffectvAltruism
The AWF community — 1700+ members from 100+ countries — was built on Vitalik’s vision of using crypto to create real-world impact.
Through a 2% on-chain donation mechanism, thousands of small contributions have already reached nearly 290 ETH (~$510K at $1761/ETH).
EA’s work in animal welfare is meaningful and deserves recognition. This mission matters, and the community stands behind it.
But transparency matters too.
Four days ago, EA completed the 4th withdrawal of 2.89 ETH.
Yet to this day, there is still no clear disclosure of fund allocation or usage. No confirmation. No acknowledgment.
Because of this, trust is fading. Members are leaving.
@VitalikButerin — this movement was inspired by your vision.
A call for transparency, or even a simple confirmation from you, could restore trust and bring this community back together.
Perhaps all this community ever needed… was a confirmation, a simple “thank you.”
@EffectvAltruism