Fede’s intern, an Ethereum researcher who was briefly detained in Turkey, announced a $500,000 pledge for Roman Storm's defense, co-developer of Tornado Cash.
Pledge Following Detention in Turkey
Fede’s intern was released after a brief detention at Izmir airport. Following their release, they announced a $500,000 pledge on platform X for Roman Storm's defense, who faces U.S. criminal charges. Storm's defense fund has seen significant donations since the issue arose.
Community Support for Storm's Defense
The pledge by Fede’s intern adds considerable support to Roman Storm's legal defense. The community's financial backing underscores reactions to current privacy researcher prosecutions. The legal defense funding is primarily ETH-based, highlighting continued community financial mobilization.
Solidarity with Crypto Developers
Prior large-scale community donations have aided similar defenses, reflecting a persistent pattern of support for scrutinized crypto developers. This pledge continues that tradition and may reinforce community defense strategies as legal challenges against crypto developers persist.
This pledge emphasizes community solidarity with cryptocurrency developers under legal pressure and affirms the importance of collective support in defending rights and privacy.
