# Roman Storm [Tornado Cash] opening speech @ Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress

- Channel: [Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress](https://streameth.org/ethereum-cypherpunk-congress)
- Date: 2025-12-09
- Duration: 01:50
- Topics: web3, privacy, now, crypto, cryptography, blockchain, data, security, human right, rights, tech, technology, internet, open source, free, freedom, ethereum, hackers, ethics, cypherpunk, dev, developer, dapp, decentralization, bitcoin, computer, surveillance, cyber, peer2peer, p2p, love, solidity, zk, zero knowledge, education, academy, w3pn, Roman, Storm, Tornado cash, Education
- Watch: https://streameth.org/watch/yt-5cAhbyFNB7A
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cAhbyFNB7A

## Description

Roman Storm from Tornado Cash sends a powerful message to Cypherpunk Congress participants.

If you want to support Roman: http://freeromanstorm.com

#privacy #freeeromanstorm #ethereum

## Transcript

Hello everyone. I'm Roman Storm. I'm one of the developers behind the open-source privacy project called Tornado Cache. Back in 2019, I was very inspired Ethereum developer driven by the idea of solving privacy on the Ethereum blockchain. That's why we created Tornado Cash. Our team's goal was simple but critical to help ordinary people gain true onchain privacy. And the only reason I can continue fighting for privacy and for opensource developers is because of you. So many people have supported me emotionally, financially and politically. Your support keeps me going and helps keep privacy alive. It's crucial that we stay united, support each other, and collaborate whenever possible. I wish I could be there in person with all of you to help work on other important issues in crypto, but I need to be here fighting to ensure none of you face the same challenge as I am. Thank you all for being part of this community and for your support. If you're interested to learn more about my case, you can visit freerommanstorm.com. Thank you.