Ross Ulbricht Auctions Prison Memorabilia, Raises $1.8 Million in Bitcoin

Former Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht auctioned off memorabilia, including his prison ID card, raising nearly $1.8 million in Bitcoin through the Scarce City marketplace. The sale highlights Ulbricht’s lasting presence within cryptocurrency culture and underscores his enduring influence on the early Bitcoin community. His decision to sell these items reflects his post-release life, as he transitions away from the past, downsizing his possessions and venturing into new endeavors.