Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith released early from prison

Virgil Griffith, Ethereum developer and early contributor to the Ethereum Name Service, has been granted early release from prison after nearly five years. He was sentenced for violating US sanctions by giving a 2019 presentation in North Korea. The talk, “Blockchain for Peace,” was alleged to have provided advice on evading sanctions. His sentence was reduced in 2024.

Apr 9, 2025 - 8:29am