Jurors are now deliberating the fate of Roman Storm, co-founder of Tornado Cash, accused of money laundering and operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business in a trial that could set a precedent for developer responsibility in decentralized software.

Prosecutors claim Storm conspired to launder money and violated sanctions, potentially facing up to 40 years in prison, while the defense argues Storm never intended to aid criminals and that intent is key in the case.

Assistant US attorney Ben Gianforti argued Storm knowingly helped criminals, while defense attorney David Patton highlighted Storm’s lack of intent to assist criminals. The jury will now decide Storm’s fate.

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