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Amanda Tuminelli is the Chief Legal Officer at the DeFi Education FundThis episode of Leviathan News covers two significant legal cases in the crypto space, emphasizing the ongoing battle between U.S. government regulators and open source developers. Featuring Amanda Tuminelli from the DeFi Education Fund, the discussion delves into the Roman Storm case and the Uniswap Wells notice—both viewed as attempts to hinder open source development under the guise of liability and regulation. The episode explores the broader impact of these cases on software developers, particularly regarding unprecedented liability for creators when their software is used maliciously by third parties. Additionally, it touches on other related legal challenges faced by the crypto community, including extraterritorial jurisdiction issues and implications for Defi protocols like Aave. The conversation highlights the necessity of clear legal frameworks to ensure the continuing innovation and operation of decentralized finance and blockchain technology within a legally safe environment.



