The crypto world's rising prominence hasn't gone unnoticed by opportunistic actors. Bob Goodlatte points out a troubling trend: patent trolls are increasingly weaponizing lawsuits against blockchain infrastructure that powers this entire sector. These predatory legal tactics target the foundational technologies keeping the industry alive. It's a systemic threat that could stifle innovation if left unchecked. The blockchain space needs robust defenses against such exploitation—not just for individual projects, but for the ecosystem's long-term survival.