On Episode 152 of The TLB Podcast, James is joined by Preston Van Loon to explore how the precedent set by The Tornado Cash verdict isn’t just about crypto — it’s about whether privacy itself is still legal..They break down the fundamental principles of blockchain technology, the importance of decentralization, and the growing tension between open-source development and government regulation. Preston shares his firsthand experience suing the United States Department of the Treasury, testifying in the Tornado Cash trial, and how the verdict could reshape developer liability, privacy rights, and financial freedom online.The conversation also explores financial privacy, the role of zero-knowledge technology, and why privacy-preserving tools are essential to free expression and autonomy in the digital age. Support the ShowEarly access on Patreon → https://tinyurl.com/mva2z9seAudio-only on Spotify → https://tinyurl.com/ytfnwx6sConnect with Preston Van LoonX → http://www.x.com/prestonvanloon.ethChapters00:00 - Intro02:51 - Understanding Blockchain Basics06:01 - Preston's Journey into Crypto08:59 - Financial Privacy11:58 - Tornado Cash15:09 - Government Response to Tornado Cash20:54 - Winning the Lawsuit Against the Treasury44:03 - Navigating Open Source Liability45:27 - The Tornado Cash Trial47:16 - Testifying in Court51:12 - Jury's Verdict and Its Implications01:02:08 - Impact of Developer Convictions01:05:46 - Erosion of Privacy and Freedom01:24:53 - Future of Privacy#Blockchain #Cryptocurrency #TornadoCash #DigitalPrivacy #Ethereum #CryptoTrial #FinancialFreedom #GovernmentRegulation #OpenSource #ZeroKnowledge #FreeSpeech #Surveillance #PrestonVanLoon #TheTLBPodSupport the showPatreon Tiktok Instagram YouTube

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