The author expresses their support and gratitude towards Donald Trump for pardoning Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht. They believe that Ulbricht's life sentence was unjust and that his release is a positive step. However, they also acknowledge that Trump's decision was likely driven by political motivations rather than genuine concern for Ulbricht or a desire to end the war on drugs. The author's interest in Bitcoin and their career in writing about digital currency is attributed to discovering Silk Road. They view darknet markets as an intermediary step towards ending the war on drugs and highlight the benefits they provide, such as removing dealers from street corners and providing quality assurance for users.



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