In this episode of the Bankless podcast, Roman Storm, the creator of Tornado Cash, and his lawyer delve into Storm's arrest and the ongoing legal challenges he faces. Charged with money laundering and sanctions violations, Storm could potentially spend decades in prison, even though he asserts he had no knowledge of any illicit activities involving his open-source code. This case raises important questions about the legal ramifications of creating privacy-focused tools in the cryptocurrency world and touches on broader issues of digital rights, such as the right to code and Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches and seizures. The episode also sheds light on the heavy financial strain of Storm's legal defense and invites listeners to support his legal fund.
