#Trump pardons Silk Road founder#

President Trump’s pardon of Silk Road founder Ross William Ulbricht has sparked widespread attention. Ulbricht was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for running the Silk Road marketplace, a dark web marketplace. Trump had promised to pardon Ulbricht during his campaign, and he ultimately followed through on that promise. The pardon has ignited significant discussion about justice, cryptocurrency, and the impact of Ulbricht’s legacy. Some believe Ulbricht’s sentence was too harsh, arguing that he was merely operating a platform and not directly involved in illegal activities. Others argue that Ulbricht’s pardon was wrong and that he should be held accountable for his actions. The incident has also sparked discussion about whether the government’s stance on DeFi is shifting. Trump’s pardon suggests that the government may be taking a more open stance toward cryptocurrency and decentralized finance. The event has also triggered conversations about whether other key figures in the crypto world, such as Roger Ver, should also be pardoned.