2026-01-21 13:18:31

The case of Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm being convicted is far from an isolated incident. It reflects the U.S. government's attitude towards open technological innovation—support or restriction—becoming a critical choice right in front of us.

The significance of this case has gone beyond the fate of a single developer. It has sparked deep reflection within the entire Web3 community: when developers face legal prosecution for creating open-source code, how many others will dare to push genuine technological innovation? The U.S. has long touted itself as a beacon of innovation, but if developers are prosecuted simply because of the code itself, can this spirit of innovation continue?

Whether it’s privacy tools like Tornado Cash or other open technology projects, this lawsuit marks a turning point. It tests not only the judiciary’s understanding of technological neutrality but also the entire nation’s choice for the future technological ecosystem.

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AlwaysMissingTops

· 6h ago

It seems that the United States is really starting to fear open source. Where is the promised freedom? Roman, this is a warning signal, scaring many developers away from sensitive projects. Code guilt theory? That logic is really absurd. Guns can also kill people, why aren't they banned? The road of Web3 is becoming increasingly difficult, but it also shows that we are heading in the right direction. The American innovation lighthouse brand needs to be dismantled. Now it is an innovation graveyard. This case has a greater impact on the entire ecosystem than expected, and the chilling effect is taking hold.

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OneBlockAtATime

· 6h ago

To be honest, this thing with Roman Storm is a signal — the US is shedding its image as an "innovation lighthouse" and is now focusing on developers. Code is just code, why blame people? This logic really doesn't hold up. Can Web3 still continue? I personally think it's uncertain.

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AirdropHunter

· 6h ago

The US approach is really clever; they often focus on the code itself. Does open source deserve to be judged? No wonder talent keeps leaving the country.

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0xSherlock

· 7h ago

This move by the US is truly incredible—claiming innovation on one hand while suing developers to death... Could it be that the code is guilty?

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