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Story: Samourai wallet developer shares experience after 31 days in prison

By Sakamoto Nashi

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On January 19, it marked exactly 31 days. A full month behind the bars of FPC Morgantown. Time moves strangely here—every minute drags, yet a whole month has already passed since…

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You need to sign the petition to free Keonne Rodriguez and William Hill, the developers of Samourai Wallet. Every signature truly matters.

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A concrete example of this twisted logic.

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Although FPC Morgantown only has 160 inmates, I have to wait for a guy in Oklahoma with more urgent dental issues to be treated before me. Nothing works normally here.

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We are told it's not a punishment. But it sure feels like one.

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Motivational posters decorate the walls, some more absurd than others. One proclaims: "You are confined by the walls you build yourself." Ironic, isn't it?

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Listening to the radio is my link to the outside world. More on this topic: Property Fraudster Gets Prison Time.

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At 6:00 AM, phones and computers come to life. I check my emails at $0.06 per minute—it adds up quickly. Then I call my wife, Lauren.

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At 8:00 AM, I prepare my breakfast. Often porridge with dried fruits and honey, bought at the commissary. I prefer to cook for myself, avoiding the prison cafeteria.

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On January 15, 2026, I received a letter from my lawyer keeping me informed about developments regarding my appeal.

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Interactions with prison staff vary greatly. On January 22, a guard—whose name remains unknown—showed rare courtesy by allowing me to extend my time in the prison library.

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On January 25, a new directive from the BOP management.

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They further restricted access to computers for security reasons. This decision sparked lively discussions among inmates, each thinking about ways to adapt to these new…

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On January 28, a meeting was organized by the prison director to discuss new communication policies.

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On January 30, an internal initiative emerged: a group of inmates, led by a former university professor, began organizing informal educational sessions.

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