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He Built a Privacy Tool. Now He’s Going to Prison. (www.youtube.com)
submitted 10 months ago by qwerty@discuss.tchncs.de to c/privacy@lemmy.world
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[–] HelloRoot@lemy.lol 4 points 10 months ago (2 children)

I didn't watch either, but I think it's about this:

https://bravenewcoin.com/insights/bitcoin-privacy-developer-gets-5-years-in-prison-what-it-means-for-crypto

That tool was designed to help users hide transaction history and protect financial privacy on public blockchains.

Authorities prosecuted him, arguing the tool was used to facilitate money laundering and other illegal activity.

[–] Dionysus@leminal.space 3 points 10 months ago

It was bullshit prosecution, and should have been open sourced before trial.

[–] nutbutter@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Why is the post heavily downvoted?

[–] HelloRoot@lemy.lol 5 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

I guess people don't like youtube video post spam that has no description or discussion topic