The founder of Silk Road delivers his first speech after being released from prison at the Bitcoin 2025 conference

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht delivered a keynote speech at the Bitcoin 2025 conference held in Las Vegas. This is his first public speech since being pardoned by President Trump and released from prison in January this year.

Ulbricht emphasized the importance of the three principles of freedom, decentralization, and unity. He stated that the support from the crypto community has enabled him to regain his freedom and expressed his astonishment at the technological advancements he has encountered over the past four months, including innovations such as decentralized finance (DeFi), Web3, and artificial intelligence. He urged the crypto community to remain united and adhere to the principles of decentralization to ensure future freedom.