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 — 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
⚡ Direct Bitcoin Donations: Used Geyser as the main donation platform for the legal defense fund.
🔗 Website Integration: Embedded Geyser donation link and QR code on freeromanstorm.com.
🧾 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
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Creator Tip 💡
“Make your Geyser link your home base. Simplicity and clarity turn awareness into action.”
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