Emergence and structure of decentralised trade networks around dark web marketplaces Scientific Reports
We reviewed dark web marketplaces by analyzing publicly available cybersecurity reports, threat-intelligence research, and historical records. This approach allows evaluation without direct interaction or participation. Payments are usually made with cryptocurrencies to avoid traditional banking systems. Despite these measures, dark web marketplaces are unstable and often shut down due to scams, internal problems, or law-enforcement …
