Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin once again showed his support for Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm by donating 100 ETH to his defense.
Community Support
The fund, created through crowd efforts, has now received over 327 ETH from 148 different contributors. Storm, facing up to 45 years in prison, expressed his gratitude to Buterin.
Court Rejects Motion to Dismiss
On September 26, 2024, U.S. District Judge Katherine Failla ruled against Roman Storm’s motion to dismiss, allowing legal proceedings to continue. Storm pleaded not guilty, asserting Tornado Cash is an open-source platform.
Tornado Cash Remains Active Despite Sanctions
Despite OFAC sanctions and legal actions, Tornado Cash remains active. In the first half of 2024, deposits reached $1.9 billion, a 50% increase from the previous year.
The future of Tornado Cash and its developers remains uncertain, but support from figures like Buterin indicates that the crypto community is committed to stand firm.