Vitalik Buterin Backs Tornado Cash Co-Founder Roman Storm Amid Privacy Debate

The evidence overwhelmingly and consistently supports the statement that Vitalik Buterin has expressed support for Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm. Multiple independent crypto news outlets and social media accounts (BeInCrypto, ZeroHedge, Wu Blockchain, Cointime, ChainCatcher, MEXC, Binance Square) all report on this support. The evidence points to several distinct actions taken by Buterin: he reportedly tweeted or published a message of long-term support for Storm and the importance of privacy; he is said to have written a letter of support; and he reportedly made a donation to a legal fund for the Tornado Cash developers. The headline 'Vitalik Buterin's Letter to Save Roman Storm' from a dedicated crypto news outlet is particularly strong evidence. Furthermore, a social media post thanks Buterin for his support in the context of the '#FreeRomanStorm' campaign, corroborating that his support has been publicly recognized. While two sources were irrelevant, they did not contradict the claim. The remaining eight sources, all with high relevance, are in complete agreement, providing a strong, multi-faceted confirmation of the statement's truthfulness.