Ross Ulbricht's Impactful Legacy: A Controversial Look at Silk Road Founder's 40th Birthday in Prison
Ross Ulbricht's Legacy at 40
Ross Ulbricht, a former physics student, founded Silk Road in 2011, an online marketplace that operated on the Tor network.
The Rise and Fall of Silk Road
Silk Road quickly gained popularity among users seeking to purchase illegal substances and other goods and services, generating over $1 billion in revenue before being shut down by the FBI in 2013.
Ulbricht's Legal Battle
Despite claiming innocence, Ulbricht was found guilty in 2015 and sentenced to life imprisonment without parole, sparking criticism over the severity of the sentence.
Support and Critique
Supporters advocate for his release as a visionary challenging the status quo, while critics argue that Silk Road facilitated dangerous activities.
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