Ross ULBRICHT AUCTION Nets 1.8 million dollars in Bitcoin
Auction for personal property brought from the founder of Cellac Ross Olbricht Road more than $ 1.8 million from Bitcoin as a society competing for parts of the encryption date.
Olbricht, who was pardoned by former President Donald Trump earlier this year, presented a group of elements through the rare Bitcoin market only.
The group included personal effects by his arrest in 2013 – such as the sleeping bag, back and drum – as well as prison souvenirs such as lock, laptop, clothes, and many paintings created during the prison.
“I left Arizona, the state I was in prison. books On the auction page. “You don’t need to remember and I am sure that some of you will love her.”
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The final prison ID card from Ulbricht 11 BTC
One of the prominent pieces, the final prison ID card from Ulbricht, brought 11 BTC – more than $ 1.1 million at current prices. “The guard tried to make me stop smiling to the image, but my joy comes from the inside,” Olbricht commented. “So I smiled that day, although I was in prison.”
The collaborative painting by Olbrecht and his colleague known as “Omega” also drew attention, as she got a winning offer of 1.01 BTC. “He gave me a feeling that if I managed to pass through it, then there will be something better on the other side,” said Ulbricht.
In order to participate in the auction, the offers of the offers had to deposit 1 % of their offer as a guarantee. At the last minute also, the countdown timer is reset to ensure fair competition.
Final payments should be completed by June 2, with Bitcoin (BTC), although the smaller PayPal payments are also accepted.
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Millions in Bitcoin sleeping
In addition to raising $ 1.8 million from auction and receiving major community donations, Ulbricht may have access to millions in Bitcoin.
Coinbase Conor Grogan Director recently High This is approximately 430 BTC, which is currently estimated at about $ 47 million, remains in the governor associated with Olbricht. This portfolio was inactive for more than 13 years and was not seized by the authorities.
“I found ~ 430 BTC across dozens of wallets associated with the Ross Ulbricht that you did not confiscate [US government] He has not touched her for 13 years, “Grogan shared X.
Blockchain Arkham Intelligence certain Grogan Rating, follows 14 Bitcoin addresses connected to the Silk Road. One of these governor alone has more than $ 9 million in BTC.
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