Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has donated another 100 Ether (about $240,000) to support the legal defense of Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm.

This is Buterin’s third contribution to Storm’s defense fund.

According to the Defend Roman Storm page, the fund has raised a total of 327 ETH (about $785,000).

Storm thanked Buterin, saying the support meant a lot to him.

US Judge Katherine Failla denied Storm’s request to dismiss the case and decided to let the case continue.

Storm maintains that he is innocent and that Tornado Cash is open-source software.

If convicted, Storm could face up to 45 years in prison.

The case has raised concerns in the crypto community and garnered widespread support.

In June 2024, JusticeDAO was established to defend Tornado Cash developers and 654 ETH (approximately $1.5 million) was raised.

Despite OFAC sanctions, deposits into Tornado Cash reached $1.9 billion in the first half of 2024.