Today @Uniswap responded to the SEC's Wells notice
We believe the SEC should embrace open source technology that makes markets cheaper, faster, and more safe
Tokens are a file format, like a pdf. And the Uniswap Protocol is a general purpose internet protocol that anyone can use and integrate, like TCP/IP
With their theories, the SEC is seeking to dramatically expand their jurisdiction to cover all digital value, open source code, and general purpose internet communications protocols
This is not their job - they are meant to be a securities regulator that enforces disclosures related to the sale and trading of securities - not the world internet police
This SEC’s reckless approach to crypto has not protected consumers and has caused immeasurable harm in the US - to individuals, businesses, and the state itself. We should lead on internet innovation, not stifle it
We are proud of our work and have nothing to hide. We’re ready to fight for Uniswap and DeFi in court. And we’re ready to win 🦄
One longtime fear of mine has been bad legal interpretation of our complex, technical industry
It’s highly motivating to see US courts hold up arguments I’ve felt deeply for years
Below are some of the most BASED (smart) court comments
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"... it defies logic that a drafter of computer code underlying a particular software platform could be liable under Section 29(b) for a third-party’s misuse of that platform. As discussed, smart contracts are self-executing, self-enforcing code..."
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"they [Plaintiffs] now sue the [Defendents], hoping that this Court might overlook the fact that the current state of cryptocurrency regulation leaves them without recourse"
1/ Sooo excited about this proposal for a Uniswap Foundation 🦄🦄🦄
TLDR: It’s a new entity (fully independent from Labs) that would help grow the Protocol and facilitate community contribution and governance, led by outstanding community members.
2/ The Foundation would be set up as a steward of the Protocol, working to strengthen and improve it over time. And what excites me most about it are the people driving it, @nkennethk and @devinawalsh.
3/ Ken was a huge help when I launched Uniswap v1 in 2018, working with me in his role as grants lead at the @Ethereum Foundation.
He was also behind the proposal to create @uniswapgrants — a massive success for Uniswap governance that has given out 122 grants to date.