Silk Road: The Dark Web Revolution

This chapter explores the Silk Road, the first major online illicit marketplace, and its significant impact on commerce and culture from 2011 to 2013. It delves into the visionary behind Silk Road, Ross Ulbricht, and examines how the platform utilized Bitcoin and the Tor network to facilitate anonymous transactions. The discussion highlights the marketplace's innovative operational dynamics, user experience, and the implications of its rise on law enforcement and societal attitudes towards drug purchases.