An auction surrounding the items of Ross Ulbricht in prison has drawn attention. Recently local time, the souvenirs and artworks he created during his time in the federal prison were auctioned online and eventually settled in Bitcoin (BTC), with a total transaction amount of 1.8 million US dollars.
The items up for auction this time include handicrafts, paintings and written manuscripts, all of which were completed by Ulbricht during his imprisonment. According to the information on the auction platform, some of the works are accompanied by his personal annotations, reflecting his life and thoughts in prison. The bidding process was conducted in the cryptocurrency Bitcoin, and the final transaction price was approximately 1.8 million US dollars. The buyers participating in the bidding came from multiple countries.
Ulbricht was convicted in 2013 for operating the dark web platform “Silk Road” and is still serving his sentence. This auction event was organized by its supporters, and the use of the proceeds has not been publicly disclosed yet. People in the cryptocurrency field point out that art auctions settled in Bitcoin have gradually increased in recent years, and such transactions are often associated with niche cultures or special background events.
This incident has once again sparked discussions about the application scenarios of cryptocurrencies and the value of the items around the controversial figures. As of the time of publication, the auction platform has not disclosed the specific identity of the buyer or any subsequent arrangements.
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