There's a notable gap between campaign promises on cryptocurrency policy and their actual implementation. While crypto-friendly rhetoric has dominated recent political discourse, several open-source developers and innovators continue to face legal challenges that began under previous administrations. The cases involving key figures in the crypto space—including those working on decentralized protocols—remain pending or concluded with convictions. This raises important questions about how crypto industry participants can expect regulatory clarity and fair treatment moving forward. The crypto community continues to advocate for reviewing these cases and ensuring that builders and developers aren't disproportionately targeted compared to traditional finance actors.