Defend Developers PAC Launches to Support Crypto-Friendly Lawmakers
The Defend Developers PAC has been established to support politicians advocating for legal protections for crypto developers, as reported by CoinDesk. The PAC aims to raise and contribute over six figures to various key races in the upcoming midterm elections, signaling a growing political presence for the crypto industry.
A new political action committee (PAC) called Defend Developers has been launched to back lawmakers who support legal protections for crypto developers. This comes as the midterm elections approach and follows the establishment of other crypto-focused PACs like Fairshake.
Defend Developers aims to contribute funds to incumbent politicians who are already allies in protecting the interests of decentralized finance (DeFi) and crypto developers. Gavin Zavatone, the PAC's founder and policy lead at the DeFi Education Fund, emphasizes the urgency of raising support, stating, "We plan to raise and contribute more than six figures across dozens of key races in the midterms, because crypto technologists deserve champions in Congress who will go to bat for them.”
The PAC is classified as a hybrid PAC, which allows it to make direct contributions to candidates as well as manage independent advertising campaigns without spending limits. This model contrasts with traditional super PACs that are also active in the sector but predominantly fund independent ad campaigns. However, Defend Developers lacks the financial clout of leading organizations, such as Fairshake, which has deployed tens of millions in support of pro-crypto candidates.
Fairshake has already seen success in recent primaries, backing nine Democratic candidates and Republican Senator Mike Rounds. The PAC's backing has contributed to a growing political influence of the crypto sector, particularly among candidates from both major parties. Despite this progress, the new Defend Developers PAC faces significant challenges in matching the scale and impact of established entities like Fairshake.
What to Watch: As the midterm elections approach, closely monitor the contributions and impacts of the Defend Developers PAC in key races. The outcomes may shape the future legal landscape for crypto development and influence broader acceptance and regulation of decentralized technologies.
Summary based on original reporting by Jesse Hamilton at CoinDesk, originally published Jun 3, 2026. SolanaWire does not republish source content.
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