Export controls are enacted to ensure compliance with national security, foreign policy, and economic interests. These controls apply to various sectors, including defense, technology, electronics, and dual-use items (products that can be used for both civilian and military purposes). In the context of web3, export controls may impact blockchain technology, cryptographic solutions, and related software applications that could potentially be utilized for harm or against national interests. Governing bodies implement export controls to prevent adversarial access to sensitive technologies and to mitigate risks associated with technology transfers, which could lead to loss of intellectual property or national security threats.