Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has made significant investments in two projects focused on enhancing end-to-end encrypted messaging. He believes robust communication privacy is critical for protecting user data and fostering decentralization. 128 ETH was donated to each of the projects, Session and SimpleX, which aim to address concerns around phone number dependence and Sybil attacks. Buterin highlighted their efforts in bolstering user protections while ensuring decentralized functionality. These contributions support developers working on crucial features like multi-device compatibility and resistance against denial-of-service or malicious attacks. Though not yet fully realized, these projects mark significant strides towards privacy-preserving communication. Buterin emphasizes the importance of community involvement, calling for more developers to contribute their expertise to address remaining technical hurdles. He believes this will accelerate the development of privacy-enhancing messaging technologies.