The Ethereum Foundation donated $1.25 million to support developer Alexey Pertsev, who is facing legal challenges related to his involvement with Tornado Cash. The Foundation emphasized the importance of privacy and the rights of developers. The donation has garnered support from key figures in the crypto industry, highlighting the significance of protecting developers from legal consequences for writing open-source code. Pertsev’s legal battle began in 2022 following US sanctions against Tornado Cash, with a Dutch court ruling in May 2024 that his involvement contributed to criminal financial activity. Pertsev expressed gratitude for the donation, which will allow him to focus on his appeal.

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