The Rise and Fall of Silk Road

This chapter explores the philosophical motivations behind the creation of Silk Road, focusing on libertarian ideals of personal freedom and self-ownership. It chronicles the growth of the platform and its founder's identity transformation from an idealistic libertarian to a target of law enforcement, culminating in the government's complex investigation and eventual shutdown of the operation. The discussion raises legal and ethical questions regarding the methods used by the FBI, highlighting the challenges of navigating the dark web and the implications of cybercrime enforcement.