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An In-Depth Analysis of TORN: Tornado Cash’s Privacy Technology, Regulatory Challenges, and Future Outlook

TORN is the native governance token of Tornado Cash, a decentralized privacy protocol that uses zero-knowledge proof technology to enhance transaction privacy. Since the U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions on it in August 2022, Tornado Cash has faced complex legal challenges, including the arrest and sentencing of its developers, as well as a U.S. court ruling that overturned the sanctions. Although the sanctions were lifted in March 2025, the project continues to face uncertainty stemming from ongoing money laundering allegations and criminal proceedings against its developers. This article will explore TORN’s technical foundations, historical events, current market conditions, and future prospects.