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**Ross Ulbricht’s $31M Bitcoin Donation Linked to Alphabay**
In a shocking revelation, blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has reported that a crypto wallet linked to the defunct dark web marketplace Alphabay was behind a massive $31 million Bitcoin donation to Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht. The donated sum of 300 Bitcoins is believed to have come from a major Alphabay vendor with access to significant funds.
For those unfamiliar, Alphabay was an online marketplace that operated from 2014 to 2017 and was a precursor to the infamous dark web platform Silk Road, which was also shut down. The discovery of this connection highlights ongoing ties within the dark web crypto ecosystem.
The staggering donation is one of the largest in the cryptocurrency space and raises questions about the motivations behind such a significant transfer. It’s worth noting that Ulbricht, also known as Dread Pirate Roberts, is currently serving a life sentence for his role in running Silk Road.
As the digital asset landscape continues to evolve, these types of transactions serve as a reminder of the complexities and mysteries surrounding cryptocurrencies.
Source: coinpedia.org
