The Ethereum Foundation's decision to commit significant funds – potentially $1.25 million – to Roman Storm's legal defense isn't just about protecting a developer. It's about protecting you. This is not only about protecting the future of New York’s innovation ecosystem, it’s about protecting the future of privacy.Code is Speech,...
We’re excited to announce that the Ethereum Foundation is supporting Roman Storm, a developer associated with the controversial crypto mixer Tornado Cash. This backing follows his conviction on multiple counts of money laundering. This decision follows the recent sentencing of another Tornado Cash coder, Alexey Pertsev. It does show how...
The debate surrounding the liability of developers for the misuse of their open-source code is intensifying, particularly in the context of privacy-enhancing tools like Tornado Cash. The Ethereum Foundation (EF) issues this statement of support. EF unequivocally supports Alexey Pertsev as his appeal moves forward. It’s time to take a...
Alexey Pertsev’s upcoming appeal is more than just a legal battle for one man. It’s a bellwether, a critical test shaping the future of crypto innovation and the evolving definition of developer liability. Think of it like this: are we going to start holding knife manufacturers responsible for stabbings? Because...
