
Darknet Diaries
131: Welcome to Video
Dec 27, 2022
Andy Greenberg, a senior writer at Wired, shares a chilling story of the dark web's 'Welcome to Video,' a site distributing child exploitation material. He discusses how investigators used advanced bitcoin tracing techniques to unmask its operators. Greenberg highlights the emotional toll on law enforcement during these harrowing investigations, alongside the complexities of jurisdiction and the silent struggles faced by the victims. His insights draw attention to the urgent need for legal reform and greater awareness surrounding online exploitation.
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- Bitcoin's perceived anonymity and traceability on the blockchain became a powerful tool in investigating criminal activities.
- Law enforcement agencies collaborated to takedown 'Welcome to Video,' a dark web platform dedicated to child sexual abuse videos.
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Bitcoin Changed My Life
In 2014, the speaker bought one Bitcoin out of curiosity, only to see the price rise significantly by 2017, giving them the financial freedom to quit their job and focus on their podcast. The experience cultivated a special appreciation for Bitcoin.
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