币界网报道:Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm has declared his innocence ahead of his upcoming trial, stating, "If I lose, DeFi dies with me." Storm faces charges related to money laundering and sanctions violations for his role in developing the privacy-focused Ethereum mixer. He argues that Tornado Cash was merely a tool, not a criminal enterprise, and that targeting developers sets a dangerous precedent for decentralized finance. The trial, set for September, could have significant implications for the broader crypto industry, particularly around developer liability. Storm maintains that he never intended to facilitate illegal activities and warns that a conviction could stifle innovation in DeFi.