Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht, serving a life sentence, recently expressed optimism on X for the first time since the US election. He hopes President-elect Donald Trump will fulfill his promise to commute his sentence. Ulbricht, convicted in 2015 for various charges, including money laundering and drug trafficking, sees a glimmer of hope after Trump's victory. Despite advocates' pleas during Trump's first term, he did not grant clemency. However, Trump vowed at a Libertarian Party event to secure Ulbricht's release 'on day one' if re-elected. Many in the crypto community have urged for Ulbricht's pardon, though doubts lingered about Trump's commitment. Trump's track record on promises, including those related to Bitcoin, has been questioned. As the transition to the Biden administration begins, Ulbricht's fate remains uncertain. Read more AI-generated news on: https://app.chaingpt.org/news