Ethereum Foundation Matches Donations for Roman Storm's Legal Defense
Ethereum Foundation Matches Donations for Roman Storm's Legal Defense
🔐 Privacy Dev Needs Your Help
The Ethereum Foundation has pledged to match up to $750,000 in community donations for Roman Storm's legal defense fund. Storm, a Tornado Cash co-founder, can now receive contributions through a new Farcaster mini app.
The defense fund has already gathered significant support, with over $350,675 raised and public endorsement from Edward Snowden.
- Donations can be made onchain via Farcaster mini app
- EF will match donations up to $750K
- Previous support includes backing from privacy advocates
To contribute or learn more about the defense fund, visit the Farcaster mini app.
You can now contribute to Roman Storm's legal defense fund onchain through a mini app. The @ethereumfndn is matching up to $750K in donations from the community
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