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Silk Road Founder's Fate
- Silk Road's creator, Ross Ulbricht, received life in prison.
- This harsh sentence highlights the government's severe stance on dark market operations.
Rise and Fall of Dark Markets
- AlphaBay emerged after Silk Road's closure, quickly gaining popularity.
- Evolution, another market, scammed users and vanished with $12 million.
AlphaBay's Success Factors
- AlphaBay's success stemmed from its user-friendly interface and quality products.
- It became the largest dark market, surpassing even Silk Road.