I’m talking of course about the online drug markets. Open drug markets on the ClearnetMany marketplaces for illegal substances do not feel the need to hide. The existence of the many Silk Road clones does not get nearly as much coverage or interest from law enforcement as the original platform did. Since the Silk Road bust, online drug trading has tripled in volume, and a larger variety of markets now compete over sellers and buyers. While the dark web does not magically make you immune to seizures and arrest from law enforcement, many of its participants understand the risks, know how to protect themselves, and are still willing to advertise and trade on the dark web.

Source: Forbes November 28, 2016 02:34 UTC