> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://guide.geyser.fund/geyser-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://guide.geyser.fund/geyser-docs/your-project-guides/success-stories/free-roman-storm.md). # Free Roman Storm The **Free Roman Storm** campaign supports the legal defense of **Roman Storm**, co-founder of *Tornado Cash*, who faces U.S. federal charges for developing open-source privacy software. The case is widely viewed as a precedent-setting battle for privacy, free speech, and open-source rights. Through **Geyser**, the campaign raised **6.5M sats (\~$7,600)** from **87 contributors**, positioning it as the **go-to Bitcoin donation channel** for global supporters of privacy and open-source freedom. *** #### **What Made the Project Successful** * **Clear purpose:** Centered on a high-profile cause with global relevance โ€” defending open-source software and individual freedom. * **Consistent visibility:** The team repeatedly shared the Geyser project link across social media and press coverage, making it the focal point for Bitcoin donations. * **Website integration:** The Geyser page was prominently featured on the official website, ensuring supporters had a direct way to contribute in Bitcoin. *** #### **Features Used** * โšก **Direct Bitcoin Donations:** Used Geyser as the main donation platform for the legal defense fund. * ๐Ÿ”— **Website Integration:** Embedded Geyser donation link and QR code on freeromanstorm.com. * ๐Ÿงพ **Transparent Tracking:** Publicly displayed total sats and contributors for accountability. *** #### **Impact Snapshot** * **6,578,931 sats raised** (\~$7,654) * **87 contributors** * Became the **primary Bitcoin donation channel** for the Free Roman Storm initiativeFree Roman Storm \_ Geyser * Helped raise awareness for open-source and privacy rights across global media *** #### **Featured Links & Media** * โšก [Geyser Project](https://geyser.fund/project/freeromanstorm?hero=geyserpromotion) * ๐ŸŒ [Official Website](https://freeromanstorm.com) * ๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ [Ethereum Foundation Matching Announcement](https://x.com/ethereumfndn/status/1933564840112435567) *** #### **Creator Tip ๐Ÿ’ก** > โ€œMake your Geyser link your home base. Simplicity and clarity turn awareness into action.โ€ --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://guide.geyser.fund/geyser-docs/your-project-guides/success-stories/free-roman-storm.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.