Recent US sanctions against the Ethereum-based privacy service Tornado Cash have sparked a heated debate in the cryptocurrency world, raising questions about the balance between transparency and user privacy on the Ethereum network. The sanctions targeted Tornado Cash for its ability to anonymize transactions, leading many to question whether the network is effectively achieving decentralization while upholding individual freedoms. llowing the sanctions to impact Ethereum’s decentralized nature has ignited a broader discussion regarding how these discussions will influence future updates to the platform. This debate focuses on solutions like Tornado Cash and how they could be integrated with upcoming Ethereum upgrades. )