In this episode, we explore the connection between "dark markets" and blockchains with Alexia Maddox. Alexia is a "netnographer" of frontier, digital communities. Her work on dark markets not only leads to fascinating research findings, but also pioneering qualitative research methods for engaging with online communities. We discuss her experience on researching the silk road, reflections on blockchain communities, and the frontier areas she's currently working on. Don't forget to check out the show notes for links to her work.