Roman Storm Speaks - Tornado Cash Developer on What’s at Stake

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Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm faces decades in prison after being arrested last year for creating open-source privacy tools on Ethereum. His case could define whether code is speech, if developers are liable for bad actors, and if Americans have a right to digital privacy.

With the full force of the U.S. government against him, Roman’s trial this April is a pivotal moment for digital rights. Bankless has contributed $50k to his legal defense—this is about protecting privacy for all of us.

Roman Storm, alongside his lawyer, joins us to discuss The Tornado Cash case and what’s at stake.

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TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro
2:36 Roman’s Spirits
3:58 Who is Roman Storm?
5:40 Why Tornado Cash?
7:06 House raiding experience
8:43 What Roman was charged with
10:00 Why Roman is not guilty
17:10 What’s at stake
22:31 How to help Roman
25:16 Closing & Disclaimers

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[ducci]

Great episode. I wish Roman and his legal team the best. Hang in there and keep fighting.

[artintoreality]

I pray for you and your Family. You are a hero in the cyber world 🌎

[davycrockett]

If it's illegal for money to be private, then arrest everyone who uses cash.

[BrynJonesGryphonboy]

Damn this episode hits deep. God speed, Roman!

[cryptoemcee]

Thank you, everyone. This situation is unprecedented. I appreciate your support.

[RamzanBarysheva]

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[faustzxc]

these charges cannot stand as they would destroy the basis of all software development. Roman is being used to slow the crypto industry.

[sunchips]

Looks like there was a big breakthrough on the Tornado Cash "civil" case today.

Maybe this will be a good harbinger for Roman's case?

[nguyensow]

Thanks for the advice! Got XAI73R, feeling bullish! 🚀

[calissou]

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[gahoeal]

Bought XAI73R after watching your video, super excited! 💰

[Clay_Tucker]

Why would Trump Pardon Ross Ulbricht and not Roman Storm? Why not both?

[fidelmaton]

Just watched your video discussing XAI73R and I am very excited about this

[anuzis]

I've considered donating multiple times in the past, but the link in the description goes to a page that only appears to accept ETH for deposits. Can you suggest Roman accept donations via an additional platform? I am sure I'm not the only person willing to donate directly in dollars via more common donation mechanisms.

[regular_goof]

Only 4 K views ?? Shadowbanned or what

[ongsondra]

Following you for a year, made $10K in profits.

[DarcyFornachon]

Thank you for sharing. Financial education is crucial today to show incredible resilience and discipline in the volatile market, masterfully balancing strategy and insight for success. This dedication to continuous learning is inspiring...managed to grow a nest egg of around 100k to a decent 540k in the space of a few weeks... I'm especially grateful to Milton Harper, whose deep expertise and traditional trading acumen have been invaluable in this challenging, ever-evolving financial landscape..

[davycrockett]

Maybe this courtcase determines whether crypto (AND the internet) will be dystopian or not.

[renaissancemaneric]

I support him.
Rather not support money hungry lawyers though. That's rediculous.

[thesillentt]

That DeFi Legal fund or whatever that Uniswap DAO paid a bunch of money too should be handling the funding & logistics of this case no?