Ross Ulbricht, known for founding the Silk Road, was pardoned in January, concluding a lengthy campaign for his release. Recently speaking at the Bitcoin 2025 conference, Ulbricht expressed awe over technological advancements he missed during his imprisonment. He acknowledged the support from the crypto community in his clemency efforts, despite the fact that his actions had serious ramifications, contributing to drug-related deaths and other crimes. Ulbricht's release illustrates the complexities surrounding criminal justice and the cultural shift within cryptocurrency advocacy.
"When I walked out of prison a few months ago, I'd never seen a drone, used AI, or tried VR. I hadn't even chatted with AI," Ulbricht marveled. "Now it's all hitting me at once - the freedom, the technology, the fact that I have a future again."
"You didn't abandon me. You didn't forget me. You wrote me letters. You raised money for my defense. When I was silenced, you spoke up against the slander and the smears," the former dope baron lauded.
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