Ross Ulbricht, the mastermind behind Silk Road, created one of the most notorious underground marketplaces in internet history. From 2011 to 2013, Silk Road facilitated over $200 million in drug sales using Bitcoin, making Ulbricht a target for the U.S. government. But was he truly the criminal kingpin they made him out to be?

In this deep dive, we explore:

🔹 The rise and fall of Silk Road – the "Amazon for drugs"

🔹 Ross Ulbricht’s trial, sentencing, and controversial murder-for-hire allegations

🔹 How the justice system made an example out of him with a life + 40-year sentence

🔹 Libertarian ideals, Bitcoin, and the war on drugs

🔹 Donald Trump’s shocking pardon and its implications

Was Ross a visionary, a criminal, or just a pawn in a bigger game? Watch the full video and decide for yourself.

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