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Tornado Devs Jailed for Writing Code? With Ameen Soleimani
Aug 25, 2023
Ameen Soleimani, guest from MolochDAO, discusses the fallout of developers' indictment by US Department of Justice, unjust treatment of privacy initiators, challenges of convincing government officials, reasons behind an arrest, challenges of sending money to Iranians, and impact on privacy protocols.
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- The indictment and arrests of Tornado Cash developers highlight the potential negative implications for software developers and the importance of protecting privacy in the digital age.
- The case raises concerns about the misunderstanding of technology by authorities and regulatory bodies, emphasizing the need for clarifying charges and protecting the rights of software developers.
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Attack on Tornado Cash developers
The podcast discusses the recent indictment and arrests of Tornado Cash developers. Two developers were indicted by the Department of Justice, one has been arrested and another is still at large. The case has surprised many in the Ethereum community as it involves criminal charges against developers who created privacy tools for the Ethereum blockchain. The podcast highlights the fact that Tornado Cash was an open source project with a clear mission to provide privacy in the digital age. The podcast raises concerns about the aggressive prosecution tactics and potential negative implications for software developers.
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