Keonne Rodriguez, co-founder of the Bitcoin privacy tool Samourai Wallet, has begun serving a five-year federal prison sentence connected to his role in a crypto mixing protocol. His incarceration has sparked debate on the criminal liability of open-source crypto developers, with many viewing the prosecution as a threat to free speech and innovation. Efforts including a clemency petition and potential executive review by former President Trump highlight ongoing concern within the crypto community.

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