Tornado Cash Developer Alexey Pertsev Seeks $1 Million for Legal Defense ⚖️

Alexey Pertsev, developer at Tornado Cash, seeks $1 million for legal defense in the Netherlands through a public appeal for funds. He aims to cover legal expenses following a five-year prison sentence. The campaign, urging donations via Ethereum, highlights the fight for privacy and open-source development. It has collected over 15.35 ETH so far. Previous high-profile supporters include Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin. Privacy advocates worry about broader implications if developers are penalized for misuse of their code. Regulators globally scrutinize privacy protocols, arguing they conceal illicit assets. Legal actions target several crypto privacy service providers.