Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has voiced concerns over proposed changes to the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, which could impose liability on developers of decentralized blockchain software. The debate centers around Section 604, which currently offers protections to developers from being prosecuted for crimes committed by third parties using their software. Hoskinson argues that removing these protections could stifle innovation by holding developers accountable for actions beyond their control. The controversy intensified after the National Fraternal Order of Police urged U.S. senators to reconsider Section 604, claiming it could hinder investigations into cryptocurrency-related crimes. They argue that exempting developers from money transmitter classifications might create loopholes for criminal activities. Hoskinson, however, warns that such liability could drive developers away from open-source platforms, potentially harming the broader technology industry. He likened the proposal to blaming authors for crimes inspired by their fictional works, emphasizing the flawed logic in holding creators responsible for unrelated actions.