Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin donated 30 ETH, approximately $113,000, to support the legal defense of Tornado Cash developers Alexey Pertsev and Roman Storm on May 30. Etherscan data shows Buterin’s contribution went to the “Free Pertsev and Storm” fund on Juicebox, which has raised 591 ETH worth $2.2 million.

Pertsev and Storm have faced legal issues for their involvement with the Tornado Cash crypto mixer. Pertsev was sentenced to 64 months in prison for laundering $1.2 billion, but he has appealed. Storm is detained in the US with a trial set for September.

Buterin’s donation underscores his advocacy for crypto privacy tools. The crypto community, including lawmakers, shows growing support for the developers. This initiative could shape future regulations and innovation in the crypto industry.

For more details, visit the Etherscan transaction and check the ongoing discussions on various crypto forums.