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| Denominations | |
|---|---|
| Code | PAWTH |
| Development | |
| White paper | "Pawpaper" |
| Initial release | October 10, 2021 / |
| Development status | Active |
| Project fork of | GRUMPY |
| Ledger | |
| Supply limit | 1,000,000,000 |
| Website | |
| Website | https://pawthereum.com/ |
Pawthereum is amemecoin. It was created in October 2021, and runs on theEthereum network. A percentage[vague] of every transaction is donated to animal-related charities.[1][unreliable source?]
The Pawthereum Foundation (also known as Stichting Pawthereum) was formed in theNetherlands. Pawthereum was originally known as GRUMPY, based onGrumpy Cat. In March 2021, the Grumpy Cat Coin project donated $70,000 in crypto funds to Sterling Animal Shelter.[2] GRUMPY was converted into Pawthereum after a lawsuit by the owners of Grumpy Cat.[citation needed] $70,000 in crypto funds were donated to Sterling Animal Shelter under the Grumpy name.[3]
Donations under the Pawthereum name include 26 ETH, valued at around $120,000 at the time, to Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home.[4][5][6] Another was $50,000 toFour Paws USA, done as a matching donation onGiving Tuesday (November 30, 2021).[7][8] The project also made a donation valued at $50,000 toCatherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary.[9][10][11]
Canadian businessmanKevin O'Leary has repeatedly endorsed the project.[citation needed]
