The intertwining stories of Tim Draper, a venture capitalist with an unyielding belief in Bitcoin, and Ross Ulbricht, the infamous creator of the Silk Road, present a compelling exploration of ethics, empathy, and the unpredictable nature of the cryptocurrency market. This narrative delves deep into the moral quandaries posed by their unique circumstances, offering a…
The story of Ross Ulbricht is one that has captivated the Bitcoin community for years – a brilliant young mind, an entrepreneur with a passion for free markets, and the creator of the Silk Road, an anonymous e-commerce platform that operated on the fringes of the internet, has now been officially behind bars for 10…
It has officially been a decade since Ross Ulbricht, the man behind the popular online marketplace Silk Road, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. His crime: enabling free people to freely trade. In the years since, his case has been a lightning rod for debates about internet freedom, drug policy,…
Wolterk Investment thesis Our current investment thesis is: Ross Stores is a highly attractive business, owing to its consistently strong distributions, earnings growth, and scope for strong future returns through strong financials. Underpinning this is a quality commercial profile. The business has two strong brands, a broad variety of desirable products, healthy store growth, and…