What is marketplace 2.0 Silk Road?

Marketplace 2.0, often associated with Silk Road, refers to a new generation of online dark web marketplaces that facilitate the buying and selling of illicit goods and services, primarily using cryptocurrencies for anonymity. Silk Road was the first and most infamous of such platforms, operating from 2011 until its shutdown by law enforcement in 2013. Following its closure, various successor markets emerged, often adopting improved security measures and decentralized features to evade detection. These marketplaces continue to evolve, posing ongoing challenges for law enforcement and cybersecurity.