Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has voiced his concerns regarding the potential life sentence of Roger Ver, a prominent Bitcoin investor. He remarked that this sentence seems politically driven and disproportionate compared to other serious cases. The community is rallying around Ver, including significant figures like Jesse Powell, founder of Kraken, and Ross Ulbricht, who is known for his role in Silk Road.

Key Points

• Roger Ver, who was once known as ‘Bitcoin Jesus’, is in legal trouble for alleged tax fraud.
• Buterin stated, “Going to prison for the rest of your life over non-violent tax offenses is absurd.”
• Ulbricht and Powell have also spoken out against the charges, asserting that Ver shouldn’t face such severe penalties just for tax offenses.

“The case against Roger seems very politically motivated; like with Ross Ulbricht, there have been plenty of people and corporations who have been accused of far worse and yet faced sentences far milder than what Roger is facing.” - Vitalik Buterin