Developer Gunboats has successfully implemented Tornado Cash on MegaETH's public testnet, opening the door for private transactions on this new platform.
Why Tornado Cash Came to MegaETH
Recently, Gunboats shared he was inspired by a court decision that lifted sanctions placed by the U.S. Treasury on Tornado Cash. Seizing this opportunity, he deployed the protocol on MegaETH using the old Truffle framework, highlighting improvements in smart contract development tools.
Concerns About Dusting and Exclusions
The launch of ETHTornado has raised concerns in the crypto community regarding wallet dusting. The fast transaction speed of MegaETH could facilitate such attacks, raising questions about the regulation of privacy-related transactions. Some wallets that interacted with Tornado Cash are also blocked from receiving airdrops, despite sanctions being lifted.
Developer and Community Reactions
Gunboats, operating outside the U.S., dismissed the possibility of legal issues. He also expressed support for Roman Storm, a developer facing legal action in the U.S. MegaETH welcomed the development, with community lead Bread suggesting the addition of ETHTornado to the network's wiki. While activity on the protocol is currently low, interest is growing.
The decision to implement Tornado Cash on MegaETH brings both interest and concerns about the future of private transactions. The project's efficiency, security, and legal aspects will be closely watched.
