Title: The First Amendment Rights of Decentralized Protocol Developers

Introduction: Brief overview of the DOJ’s rejection of the request from Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm’s legal team and the debate surrounding the prosecution of developers associated with decentralized protocols.

Sections:

① The DOJ’s Stance on Prosecuting Decentralized Protocol Developers

Explanation of the DOJ’s rejection of the request and reaffirmation of its position on prosecuting developers.

② First Amendment Rights and Criminalization of Code Creation

Discussion of Storm’s lawyers’ argument regarding the violation of First Amendment rights and criminalization of creating and disseminating computer code.

③ Defense Perspectives vs. DOJ’s Position

Comparison of the defenses presented by Storm’s legal team and the DOJ’s maintenance of the validity of the charges.

Conclusion: Recap of the ongoing debate and the implications for the rights and responsibilities of developers within decentralized protocols.