As great as the web is, one of the unpleasant aspects of it is the dark net. Weapons procurement, child pornography, subversive political movements, the dark net accommodates all of these. However, the most disturbing facet of the dark net is that it is steadily becoming mainstream day by day. This fascinating talk by Jamie Bartlett addresses how this is coming about. Far from being obscure, the dark net is slowly creeping into our everyday online experience. Bitcoin is unfortunately playing a key role in facilitating illicit transactions on the dark net. One of the biggest challenges facing the future of the internet is its paradoxical nature. It achieves greater transparency and greater obscurity at the same time. It brings about greater security and also greater risk in commercial transactions. How we embrace the changes the web will bring whilst also protecting citizens from exploitation will be a challenge to say the least. The video is worth watching to get insights on the mechanisms of the dark net.
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