Navigating Developer Liability in Open-Source Code by Eva Wong | Devcon SEA
Thu, Oct 2, 2025, 12:00 AM
In software development, open-source code has become a cornerstone of innovation and collaboration. However, with this comes the issue of developer liability. As seen by the Tornado Cash case, developers and users can be held liable for how open-source code is used, showing the need for developers to be aware of, and navigate, the legal landscape to mitigate potential risks. This session will demystify the legal implications for developers contributing to and using open-source code projects. Speaker(s): Eva Wong Skill level: Intermediate Track: Coordination Keywords: DevEx, Open Source Software, Regulation, developer, liability Follow us: https://twitter.com/efdevcon, https://twitter.com/ethereum, https://warpcast.com/devcon Learn more about devcon: https://www.devcon.org/ Learn more about ethereum: https://ethereum.org/ Visit the https://archive.devcon.org/ to gain access to the entire library of Devcon talks with the ease of filtering, playlists, personalized suggestions, decentralized access on Swarm, IPFS and more. Devcon is the Ethereum conference for developers, researchers, thinkers, and makers. Devcon SEA was held in Bangkok, Thailand on Nov 12 - Nov 15, 2024. Devcon is organized and presented by the Ethereum Foundation. To find out more, please visit https://ethereum.foundation/
Speakers
Eva Wong is the Director of Legal Affairs at Parity Technologies since January 2024, formerly serving as Head of Legal. Previously, she held key roles at LexisNexis Risk Solutions and BBC Studios, where she was Head of Business and Legal Affairs for Operations. Earlier, she worked at the BBC as a Technology Lawyer and at Addleshaw Goddard as an Associate in Technology, Media, and IP. Based in London, Eva specializes in the technology and media sectors, providing strategic legal support.