RoninDojo

Developing bitcoin node hardware & software solutions dedicated to on-chain privacy, security, sovereignty.

Formerly @SamouraiWallet's bitcoin node partner.

[RoninDojo @RoninDojoNode]

We have started a new Matrix server (good riddance Telegram) and the next wave of RoninDojo beta invites are being distributed there.

Blog and docs updated with links, see you there!

Quick join link:
https://t.co/toKAM0aCgL

[RoninDojo @RoninDojoNode]

Today marks the 2nd anniversary of the indictment and pre-dawn raids of Samourai Wallet developers. On this dark & historic day we announce the beta release of RoninDojo v3.0.0 and are proud to take a step forward for privacy-first Bitcoin tooling.
1/6 🧵👇

[RoninDojo @RoninDojoNode]

@SatushiNakamojo It is a shame if things come to this point.

Does Microsoft need to state the same thing about Excel spreadsheets being used by some awful cartel keeping track of their money?

Where does it end?

[RoninDojo @RoninDojoNode]

A big questions remains. What qualifies as "knowing" or "intent" w/ the latest addition to BRCA.

If a software developer intends for a tool to be totally neutral open source code that can be freely used, and they know that anyone can abuse code, does it make them a criminal?

[lauren emily @leamuirleyn]

🚨🚨🚨There is a major flaw in the BRCA of the proposed Clarity Act:

(d) CLARIFICATION OF TREATMENT explicitly states that the protections in subsection (c) DO NOT EXTEND to (or "modify the application of") 18 U.S.C. § 1960(b)(1)(C) for a specific subset of conduct by an "initial person."

18 U.S.C. § 1960 prohibits operating an unlicensed money transmitting business. Subsection (b)(1)(C) covers cases involving the transportation or transmission of funds that the defendant knows are:

(1) Derived from a criminal offense (e.g., proceeds of fraud, drug trafficking, etc.); or

(2) Intended to be used to promote or support unlawful activity (e.g., funding terrorism, further crimes).

This is the exact 1960 subsection now being used to target developers. Every builder and developer knows their tool could be used for nefarious purposes. Under this law, that knowledge alone is enough to send you to prison for years. There is NO PROTECTION for developers in the Clarity Act while this carve out remains.

[RoninDojo @RoninDojoNode]

@TorEkelandPLLC Appreciate everything you are doing Tor.

[Efrat Fenigson @efenigson]

🎙️She's Fighting to Free Her Husband
Ep. 136 on @leamuirleyn

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​NOTE: Donations are critical to help in this battle. Please donate & sign petition here: https://t.co/ABYbYFthlx

Lauren Rodriguez is the wife of Keonne Rodriguez, co-developer of Samourai Wallet, who was arrested and imprisoned by the DOJ for writing non-custodial, open-source Bitcoin privacy software. Since Keonne's arrest, Lauren has become the relentless voice of the case, speaking publicly, coordinating the community push for a presidential pardon, and keeping the story alive through media, petitions, and outreach. In this episode, recorded live at Bitcoin Conference 2026, we unpack what Samourai Wallet built, why the DOJ's prosecution hid exculpatory evidence and sets a chilling precedent for every developer & affects all protocol participants.

→ Please like, comment, share & follow — to help me beat the suppressing algo's. Thank you!

00:00 - Coming Up...
01:36 - Introduction to Lauren Rodriguez
02:35 - Takeaways from the Panel & The Political Power of Bitcoiners
04:44 - Pardon Progress & What's Happening Behind the Scenes
07:40 - Ad Break: Ledn & Trezor
09:18 - The Night of the Arrest
12:36 - What Samourai Wallet Built & the Precedent It Sets
17:07 - Notes from the Inside: Keonne's Letters & Life in Prison
20:04 - What Keeps Lauren Going
21:10 - Ad Break: Abundant Mines
22:30 - Free Samourai: Code Is Not a Crime
25:18 - Where to Follow Lauren

[The Rage @theragetech]

DEFENSE: "Your honor, mixers are legal."

JUDGE: "I know, but not for Bitcoin Fog."

The appellate court appears to solidify in arguments that mixers are legal in theory, but not in practice.

[The Rage @theragetech]

The same argumentation is being brought by SDNY in the case against Roman Storm: even though mixers are legal, any money going into a mixer is attempted to be classified as part of a criminal conspiracy.

The argument appeared rejected by the judge at the time.

Read more here: https://t.co/s27IpfHYZ9

[RoninDojo @RoninDojoNode]

@TFTC21 Exactly this! Any dev in the USA needs actual clarity and not ambiguity that could be reinterpreted later.

Honest builders of neutral self custody and privacy tools deserve this much.

[TFTC @TFTC21]

Before the CLARITY Act moves forward, it needs language that clearly protects developers from being prosecuted for how their users choose to use their software.

The Samourai case proved the government will use that ambiguity.

[RoninDojo @RoninDojoNode]

Without even asking, motivated contributors chomping at the bit to help have arrived, and efforts will continue to right what we all know is a heinous injustice.

This is what bitcoin is all about. Thanks for testing.

[91xTx93 #FreeSamourai ⛩️🥷 @91xTx93x3]

While testing @RoninDojoNode, I can't stop thinking about how much @keonne and @SamouraiDev have impacted me thanks to @SamouraiWallet.

#FreeSamourai

[RoninDojo @RoninDojoNode]

To answer the DMs "is the new RoninDojo node going to run on X device?"

Yes.

[Efrat Fenigson @efenigson]

By the time the truth comes out, the damage is already done. Legal fees pile up. Time disappears. Debt replaces stability. @keonne reflects on a system where defending yourself can cost millions—long before guilt or innocence is ever decided. In cases like these, the verdict almost doesn’t matter. The punishment is built into the process itself. Justice is supposed to assume an equal fight—but when one side has unlimited power and the other has everything to lose, this isn’t justice. It’s enforcement by exhaustion.

[RoninDojo @RoninDojoNode]

@VibrantBTC Warms the ❤️

[harryhalpin @harryhalpin]

Stand Up for Freedom: Pardon the Innocent Coders Jailed for Building Privacy Tools! - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/MKvGJQcP8F via @Change

[RoninDojo @RoninDojoNode]

Why is @torproject silent? This is a PR disaster for them.

Samourai Wallet did:
-1st mobile BTC wallet with native Tor
-50K USD value donation to Tor in 2021
-Raised support for them consistently
-Educated so many BTC users about Tor

Stand up and say something. #FreeSamourai

[lauren emily @leamuirleyn]

While the Tor Project seeks ongoing community support, it has remained silent on #FreeSamourai.

This stands in contrast to @SamouraiWallet ‘s history as a strong supporter, including a $50,000 donation and native Tor integration across its tools.

#pardonsamourai

[RoninDojo @RoninDojoNode]

@sethforprivacy No, we won't.

They have been shockingly silent about #FreeSamourai and we hope you and the @cakewallet team will speak up about this.

What if you were in Samourai's position and after all the support you gave Tor Project they stayed silent.

Do the right thing here Seth.

[L0la L33tz @L0laL33tz]

A media outlet with 250k+ followers tells its readers that an initiative to let banks hold bitcoin is „a much bigger deal“ than a law to protect developers.

This is how down bad we are.

[Club Orange @cluborange]

We will be matching donation up to 5M sats.

Send us a screenshot to our DM or in the replies.

[LaurentMT @LaurentMT]

There is an elephant in the room: The two developers of Samourai Wallet have been accused of conspiracy with criminals who were also Tor users. But the developers of Tor have never been prosecuted...
https://t.co/9MJnq1njeg

[lauren emily @leamuirleyn]

While the Tor Project seeks ongoing community support, it has remained silent on #FreeSamourai.

This stands in contrast to @SamouraiWallet ‘s history as a strong supporter, including a $50,000 donation and native Tor integration across its tools.

#pardonsamourai

[RoninDojo @RoninDojoNode]

@TFTC21 Thanks for spreading the message guys.