Pledging another $400k to the Zig software foundation
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Mitchell Hashimoto pledges another $400,000 to the Zig Software Foundation, totaling $700,000.
Mitchell Hashimoto announced a family pledge of $400,000 to the Zig Software Foundation, split over two years, bringing total pledged support to $700,000. Hashimoto cites Zig's technical progress, maintainership philosophy, and community culture as reasons for support. He notes his own heavy use of AI and differing views on Zig's AI ban, but respects the project's independence and quality. He credits Zig with making his terminal emulator Ghostty possible.
What commenters are saying
Top commenters express admiration for the donation's scale and the satisfaction of supporting admired projects. A split emerges: some argue money cannot buy happiness, while others counter that money removes stressors and can buy happiness if you have enough. Several commenters note that smaller, recurring donations from many people also provide robust funding. One commenter calculates the donation is proportionally equivalent to a $400 donation for someone with a $1 million net worth, underscoring the vast wealth involved.