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Sign up todaySilk Road: The History Of The Online Black Marketplace And It's Brief Existence
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Explore the untamed frontier of online commerce where regulations and controls dissolve into anonymity. Silk Road, a controversial digital marketplace, defied governmental oversight to offer a platform for buying and selling illicit goods discreetly. Was it a bold social experiment challenging the limits of governmental control, or simply a criminal enterprise? This book delves deep into the workings of Silk Road, tracing its history, detailing its operations, and shedding light on its infamous founder, Ross William Ulbricht. From Silk Road's inception to its sequel, Silk Road 2.0, discover the products, sales statistics, and the rise of imitators attempting to replicate its clandestine success. With insights from an author holding a Bachelor's Degree of Business Administration and an Associate's Degree of Management Technology, this book offers a comprehensive exploration of a pivotal moment in the evolution of digital commerce.