Tornado Cash Left Hack Victims in the Dark—Day 2 of Roman Storm Trial Exposes the Fallout

Privacy protocol Tornado Cash faces fresh scrutiny as alleged hack victims testify they received zero support after exploits.

Subheader: 'We Were Ghosted'—Victims Detail Radio Silence

Witnesses claim the mixer's team offered no recourse, leaving drained wallets and unanswered pleas. Meanwhile, regulators sharpen their knives—because nothing unites bureaucrats like a crypto crisis they can milk for headlines.

Subheader: The Irony of 'Trustless' Systems Failing the Trust Test

Decentralization purists tout unstoppable code, but users still expect human accountability when things go south. Spoiler: Tornado Cash's smart contracts didn't include a 'help desk' function.

Closer: If this trial proves anything, it's that crypto's wild west era has a new sheriff—and it's wearing a subpoena.