Ross Ulbricht, the founder of Silk Road, received $31.4 million in Bitcoin donations just hours after being pardoned earlier this year.
Support for Ulbricht has poured in from both big players like Kraken and grassroots efforts, with donations totaling around $270,000, allowing him to start over.
Ulbricht's pardon by US President Donald Trump in January 2025 has sparked debate as he potentially has access to $47 million in inactive Bitcoin wallets tied to Silk Road.
Additionally, Ulbricht has raised about $1.8 million by auctioning personal items and artworks, with the highest bid of 11 BTC for his prison ID card.