Ethereum Dev Detained in Turkey Donates $500K to Roman Storm’s Legal Fight
📰 What happened?
Ethereum core dev Federico Carrone was held in Turkey for 24 hours over alleged links to a crypto privacy protocol. After this experience, he’s upping his support for Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm — boosting his donation from $50K → $500K.
💬 Carrone: "After what happened to me, I need to take a clear position."
The Ethereum Foundation will match donations up to another $500K, doubling the impact.
⚖️ Who is Roman Storm?
Co-founded Tornado Cash — a crypto mixer.
Indicted in 2023 for alleged money laundering, unlicensed money transmitting, & US sanctions violations.
Recently found guilty on one charge; retrial possible for others.
💰 Legal fund so far: ~$5.4M raised (Ethereum Foundation & Golem Foundation also contributed).
📢 Supporters argue: "Writing code isn’t a crime."
But the verdict could set a dangerous precedent for devs worldwide.
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🔥 This is more than a legal case — it’s a battle over privacy, code, and freedom in crypto.