Open source is not a crime.

Open source is not a crime.

Today, @the_matter_labs
donated $100K to @FreeAlexeyRoman
to support @rstormsf
and @alex_pertsev
with their legal cases.
The lawsuits don’t allege that Alexey and Roman created Tornado for illegal activities, but they face charges because bad actors used their code.

This is a crucial test of our community's values and collective agency.

Will we ignore it, because “privacy only matters to those who have something to hide?” Or will we collectively stand against setting the dangerous, horrifying precedent — where developers are jailed for writing and publishing code?

First, they came for the privacy devs. Who’s next?

Open source is freedom.
Roman S
@rstormsf
2024 is the year that will define the rest of my life.
Honestly, I’m scared. But also hopeful that this community cares with a passion.
Please donate towards my legal defense.
https://wewantjusticedao.org
RYAN SΞAN ADAMS - rsa.eth
@RyanSAdams

Bankless just sent $10k toward your legal defense @rstormsf
.

We encourage supporters of open source software to donate too - not just for Roman, but for our civic freedoms. We have to stop them here.