#CryptoRoundTableRemarks 🕊️ #CryptoRoundTableRemarks

At the recent SEC roundtable, the debate around DeFi regulation took center stage. Chair Atkins noted that “engineers shouldn’t be held liable for how others use their code,” while Hester Peirce reminded us that “code is protected speech.” Erik Voorhees went further, saying smart contracts are better than human regulators.

This marks a turning point: Should DeFi developers be treated like open-source contributors—or like financial gatekeepers?

I believe transparency, not punishment, should be the path forward. Holding devs accountable for unintended use would cripple innovation. Regulation must evolve to fit a world where code increasingly is finance.

💬 What do you think?