Ross Ulbricht's Bitcoin 2025 Return and 300 BTC Gift

Ross Ulbricht, founder of Silk Road, made his first public appearance as a free man at the Bitcoin 2025 conference after being pardoned by former President Donald Trump. He expressed deep gratitude to the Bitcoin community for their support during his decade-long incarceration and described his release as a 'miracle.' Ulbricht reflected on the technological advances since his imprisonment, including developments in Bitcoin and AI. The community's advocacy played a key role in keeping his case in the public eye. A wallet linked to Ulbricht recently received a mysterious 300 BTC donation (about $31 million), generating speculation and scrutiny, especially as Bitcoin trades near all-time highs. Ulbricht emphasized that the fight for freedom and privacy in the crypto space continues.