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Nick Szabo·2025-11-25 03:53

Legal & Regulatory Landscape - Crypto space lawyers often lack expertise in both online content laws and blockchain's unique characteristics, such as data immutability [1] - US federal law, along with state and international laws, governs a wide range of online legible content [1] Potential Legal Risks - Unauthorized communication of national defense information can result in fines or imprisonment up to 10 years [2] - Communicating national defense information to a foreign government may lead to death or life imprisonment [2] - Copyright infringement involving distribution of at least 10 copies of copyrighted works with a total retail value exceeding $2,500 within 180 days can result in imprisonment up to 5 years, with subsequent offenses potentially leading to 10 years imprisonment [2] - Importation or transportation of obscene materials via interactive computer services can result in fines or imprisonment up to 5 years [2] - Production and transportation of obscene materials for sale or distribution using interactive computer services can result in fines or imprisonment up to 5 years [2] - Engaging in the business of selling or transferring obscene matter knowingly received or possessed through interstate or foreign commerce can result in imprisonment up to 5 years [2]