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In stark contrast, those who made it to level four ascended to a realm characterized by luxury and significant returns—making $50,000 to even a million dollars monthly. These elite hackers operated expansive networks, selling vast quantities of goods and services.
Central to their success was the forum itself, which thrived on user upgrades and advertising. Users paid for premium features, and a portion of the income was funneled into supporting external businesses, thereby creating an ecosystem of crime that perpetuated itself.