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Inside the Dark Web's Most Notorious Marketplace: The Silk Road and the Trial of Ross Ulbricht
A Window into the Dark Web Underworld
With the rise of cryptocurrencies and increased media attention, many are now familiar with the infamous Silk Road, a clandestine marketplace on the dark web that operated from 2011 until its takedown in 2013. Though Silk Road no longer exists, its shadow looms large, with countless imitators vying for their share in illicit commerce. Today, we peel back the curtain on this shadowy universe, exploring the unsettling message logs from its alleged founder—Ross Ulbricht—and examining the legal drama that culminated in a double life sentence.