Roman Storm, one of the developers behind the Tornado Cash cryptocurrency mixer, is reaching out to the public for financial support for his legal defense ahead of his trial on July 14.
Roman Storm's Plea for Help
In a post on X, Storm stated he needs to raise $500,000 in the next few days and $1.5 million within weeks to cover legal expenses and other costs as the case extends.
Support from the Crypto Community
Storm's appeal has received backing from various figures in the crypto community. For instance, Bill Warren from Meta Cartel DAO mentioned that they had allocated all their treasuries to support Storm. Other community members have also pledged to contribute.
Legal Evidence Issues ahead of Trial
In the lead-up to the trial, Storm's lawyers are attempting to challenge evidence presented by the U.S. government in the form of Telegram messages, arguing that it has been mishandled and is unreliable.
The case against Roman Storm has sparked discussions within the crypto community, highlighting the pressing issues of software security and coding rights during strict regulatory measures. The process is expected to draw attention to these challenges faced by developers.
