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Ross Adopts Libertarianism
- Ross Ulbricht's values shifted from science interest to libertarianism at university.
- Libertarianism inspired his lifestyle of minimal government and less materialism.
Deep Web Enables Anonymity
- The deep web allows anonymous internet access through Tor, hiding IP addresses.
- This anonimity made it the perfect platform for Silk Road's untraceable marketplace.
Bitcoin Fuels Silk Road
- Bitcoin emerged as an anonymous digital currency removing banking control.
- Ross found bitcoin was the ideal payment method for Silk Road transactions.