Ross Ulbricht, recently released after 11 years, addressed the Bitcoin community at the Bitcoin2025 conference. He expressed gratitude for the community's support and highlighted Bitcoin's remarkable growth from under $1 during the Silk Road era to over $100,000 today. Ulbricht emphasized the values of freedom, decentralization, and unity, urging the community to remain united. His speech resonated with attendees, reflecting on Bitcoin's transformative journey and its significant impact on the digital currency landscape. Ulbricht's message underscored the importance of maintaining the core principles that have driven Bitcoin's success.