Today we're uncovering the groundbreaking and controversial Silk Road case. In 2011, a hidden online marketplace known as Silk Road was launched, allowing users to buy and sell illegal goods and services anonymously using Bitcoin. The mastermind behind this digital black market was Ross Ulbricht, operating under the alias 'Dread Pirate Roberts.' The case that followed unveiled the murky world of the dark web and raised critical questions about internet freedom and law enforcement. Join me as we explore the rise and fall of Silk Road, the investigation that led to Ulbricht's capture, and the ongoing debates surrounding this case.