The death, rebirth, and eventual decay of the darknet markets

An Interesting article from a very personal point of view and experience of John Schmitz from secretlaboratory (Warning: LONG):

http://secretlaboratory.org/?p=10103


Comments


[12 Points] Dunavo:

"No one can deny the impact that Silk Road has had … and like Tyler Durden’s Fight Club, Ulbricht’s creation outgrew him eventually and he was left behind."

... That got me.

His name was Ross Ulbricht. His name was Ross Ulbricht.


[6 Points] lamoustache:

Loved it! Will probably have another go.

You should all take the time to read the article.

You don't have to be agree with everything but there are Lots of interesting things being said and it is a great analysis overall

Thanks


[1 Points] eenoq:

Very enjoyable read but not perfectly researched. No mention of this subreddit just the SR2.0 one which is dead now.

"Overall, they believe in what they are doing; they are decent people who are intelligent, talented, and skilled with computers and all things related. Their hard work & dedication & passion deserves to be acknowledged.."

awwwww that just warmed my heart :-)


[2 Points] dopelessfopefiend:

An interesting perspective to say the least


[1 Points] SheepReloaded:

We'll that was long as shit


[-1 Points] KingKush007:

'......Well … it’s no surprise, I guess. That kind of rotten behavior is typical for marijuana addicts; after all, it is a well-known fact that even in minute doses, THC induces nightmarish hallucinations that are accompanied by nerve-shattering paranoia and fits of unbridled rage.....'

The author is a complete dickhead