#LOON The court ruling may seem like a win for decentralization, but it raises serious concerns. Tornado Cash was widely used to obfuscate illicit funds, including by sanctioned entities. Lifting sanctions could set a risky precedent—potentially allowing developers to build tools with little accountability for how they’re used. While protecting open-source innovation is important, ignoring the real-world misuse of these technologies can open the door to more abuse. Responsible regulation shouldn’t be dismissed outright.
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#LOON The court ruling may seem like a win for decentralization, but it raises serious concerns. Tornado Cash was widely used to obfuscate illicit funds, including by sanctioned entities. Lifting sanctions could set a risky precedent—potentially allowing developers to build tools with little accountability for how they’re used. While protecting open-source innovation is important, ignoring the real-world misuse of these technologies can open the door to more abuse. Responsible regulation shouldn’t be dismissed outright.