Federico Carrone, aka “Fede’s Intern” (a title that sounds like it should come with a pointy hat and a broomstick 🧹), has finally wiggled free from the clutches of Turkish bureaucracy after a 24-hour detention that would make even the Auditors of Reality scratch their heads. 🧐 Apparently, the Turkish Minister of Internal Affairs thought he was up to no good with some Ethereum privacy protocol shenanigans. “Helping others misuse Ethereum,” they said. Oh, the horror! 📜🔍
“I’m out, safe and free,” Carrone tweeted, probably while doing a little victory dance. “Things looked as grim as a troll’s underwear drawer for a bit, but thanks to a bunch of mates from the UAE, UK, US, Europe, Argentina, and even the Catholic Church (yes, you read that right), I’m sipping tea in Europe now.” ☕✈️
According to Carrone, the whole kerfuffle might be linked to a 2022 research paper on Ethereum and Tornado Cash. “Purely research,” he insists, “not a smidge of illegal activity. Just mixers and their properties, as exciting as watching paint dry on a wizard’s staff.” 🧪⚗️
This isn’t the first time crypto devs have been treated like they’ve stolen the Ankh-Morpork city treasury. Remember Alexey Pertsev and Roman Storm, the Tornado Cash duo? They’re still waiting for their final verdict in New York, which could set a precedent for criminalizing open-source privacy tools. Because nothing says “innovation” like handcuffs and courtrooms. 🔗⚖️
Carrone’s early hours in detention were as bleak as a dwarf’s sense of humor. He was told he’d lose his phone and be cut off from the world. But then, like a band of misfit heroes in a Discworld novel, his friends swooped in. Even the Solana crowd pitched in, proving that when the chips are down, even rival blockchainers can play nice. 🤝✨
“I’ll never forget their help. One day, I’ll return the favor, maybe with a round of magical beers or something equally useless but heartfelt.” 🍻💖
Back in Europe, But the Saga Continues
Carrone’s Turkish attorney is still juggling legal balls, trying to figure out why a research paper turned into an international incident. “We’ll bring in the best team,” Carrone vowed. “And if I need to, I’ll waltz back into Turkey to clear my name. With a lawyer, of course. Can’t be too careful.” ⚔️🛡️
Half a Million Ether for a Fellow Builder
In a move that would make even the Ankh-Morpork Assassins’ Guild proud, Carrone donated $500,000 worth of Ether to Roman Storm’s legal defense. “Builders need to know the community’s got their backs,” he said. “Otherwise, who’s going to invent the next magical widget?” 🧙♂️💰
“Roman’s fight is everyone’s fight. Except maybe the trolls. They’re still arguing over whether fire is a tool or a toy.” 🔥🧌
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2025-08-12 05:20