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10 ans pris : Bitcoin L'icône Ross Ulbricht est toujours en prison et cherche toujours justice
Cela fait officiellement une décennie que Ross Ulbricht, l'homme derrière le populaire marché en ligne Silk Road, a été condamné à la prison à vie sans possibilité de libération conditionnelle. Son crime : permettre à des personnes libres de commercer librement.
In the years since, his case has been a lightning rod for debates about internet freedom, drug policy, and the criminal justice system, leaving a lasting impact on the Bitcoin et la communauté des cryptomonnaies.
Au fil des années, Ulbricht reste en prison, cherchant toujours justice pour ce qu'il estime être une condamnation injuste.
In 2014, Ulbricht was arrested and accused of running Silk Road, a clandestine online marketplace that allowed users to buy and sell a wide range of goods, including drugs, using Bitcoin as the primary currency. His arrest was a pivotal moment in the history of Bitcoin, highlighting both its potential for censorship resistance and its association with illicit activities.
Les critiques soutiennent que la peine d'Ulbricht est disproportionnée par rapport à son crime, compte tenu de la nature non violente de ses délits. Ils affirment que son procès a été entaché d'irrégularités, notamment d'allégations selon lesquelles des agents corrompus auraient été impliqués dans l'enquête. Ces facteurs ont alimenté une fervente campagne en faveur de sa libération, ses partisans appelant à la clémence et à un réexamen de son cas.
Ulbricht himself has not remained silent during his incarceration. He has penned articles from behind bars, shedding light on his perspective and the lessons he's learned during his time in prison. In these writings, he has highlighted the role of Bitcoin as a symbol of freedom and resistance against government overreach.
Il a également évoqué son expérience personnelle unique as an early adopter and innovator within the Bitcoin marché.
"The early adopters of Bitcoin had no way of knowing what we do now. All they had was a dream, a conviction and enough infectious enthusiasm to bootstrap a digital contrivance into a multi-billion-dollar phenomenon we are only beginning to see the effects of," he wrote just last year.
In his articles, Ulbricht has expressed deep regret for his actions and the negative consequences they may have had. However, he also contends that the harshness of his sentence is a reflection of the government's desire to make an example of him and stifle the potential of Bitcoin as a tool for individual liberty.
The cryptocurrency community continues to rally behind Ulbricht, advocating for a fair review of his case and a reconsideration of his sentence. They argue that his imprisonment serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing battle for internet freedom, privacy, and the responsible use of Bitcoin.
Of late, this has included outreach to pro-Bitcoin U.S. presidential candidates, including Democrat nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as well as Republican hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy, who have suggested they are receptive to the cause.
As Bitcoin and digital assets gain mainstream acceptance, the case of Ross Ulbricht remains a powerful symbol of the complex relationship between technology, regulation, and individual rights.
Source primaire: Bitcoin Magazine