Silk Road: Explained

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  • This podcast explores the rise, fall, and legacy of the Silk Road, the infamous online marketplace that revolutionized the darknet and the use of cryptocurrencies. Created by Ross Ulbricht under the pseudonym "Dread Pirate Roberts," the Silk Road aimed to establish a decentralized marketplace free from government regulation, but it quickly became a hub for illegal activities such as drug trafficking and money laundering. Ulbricht’s 2013 arrest and subsequent life sentence without parole made headlines, sparking debates about justice, technology, and the limits of online freedom. In January 2025, President Donald Trump granted Ulbricht a full pardon, reigniting controversy about accountability, government overreach, and the regulation of the internet. The article delves into the implications of the Silk Road’s existence, highlighting the tension between the internet’s potential for liberation and its susceptibility to exploitation by bad actors. Ulbricht’s story raises profound questions about privacy, digital freedom, and the future of technology in society.
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  • Silk Road : Explained

    Silk Road : Explained
    Jan 22 2025
    This podcast explores the rise, fall, and legacy of the Silk Road, the infamous online marketplace that revolutionized the darknet and the use of cryptocurrencies. Created by Ross Ulbricht under the pseudonym "Dread Pirate Roberts," the Silk Road aimed to establish a decentralized marketplace free from government regulation, but it quickly became a hub for illegal activities such as drug trafficking and money laundering. Ulbricht’s 2013 arrest and subsequent life sentence without parole made headlines, sparking debates about justice, technology, and the limits of online freedom. In January 2025, President Donald Trump granted Ulbricht a full pardon, reigniting controversy about accountability, government overreach, and the regulation of the internet. The article delves into the implications of the Silk Road’s existence, highlighting the tension between the internet’s potential for liberation and its susceptibility to exploitation by bad actors. Ulbricht’s story raises profound questions about privacy, digital freedom, and the future of technology in society.
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    26 mins

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