American Kingpin by Nick Bilton
The Epic Hunt for the Criminal Mastermind Behind the Silk Road
In a gripping narrative that reads like a high-stakes thriller, this book delves into the rise and fall of the Silk Road, an infamous online black market. It chronicles the life of Ross Ulbricht, a brilliant yet enigmatic entrepreneur who, under the pseudonym "Dread Pirate Roberts," built a billion-dollar empire on the dark web. The story unfolds with a cat-and-mouse chase between Ulbricht and law enforcement agencies, revealing the complexities of digital anonymity, the allure of libertarian ideals, and the ultimate consequences of unchecked ambition in the digital age.
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- Published
- 2017
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- American
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- Pages
- 300-350
- Original Language
- English
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