The name appears to be Keonne Rodriguez, not Eonne Rodriguez.
Based on the information available:Profession:
He is an American software developer.
Known For: He is the co-founder of Samourai Wallet, a Bitcoin wallet application designed to enhance transaction privacy.
He co-founded Samourai Wallet in 2015.4In April 2024, he and co-founder William Lonergan Hill were arrested by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
The DOJ alleged the creation of the Samourai wallet source code constituted the operation of an unlicensed money-transmitting business and conspiracy to commit money laundering, claiming the service allowed users to conceal 6$\$2$ billion in Bitcoin transactions, with 7$\$100$ million in illicit funds laundered.
In July 2025, he and Hill plead guilty to the charges.
In November 2025, he was sentenced to 5 years in prison, a three-year period of probation after release, a 10$\$400,000$ fine, and a forfeiture of 11$\$237$ million.
Other Details: He is a United States citizen and resided in either Florida, Pennsylvania, or the United Kingdom at relevant times. His prosecution drew criticism from privacy advocates who argue the case threatens financial privacy, open-source development, and the principle of code as speech
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