In the story of Gyge’s Ring, Plato asserts that if humans had the power to be invisible, they would act without consequence. In his book, Tracers in the Dark: The Global Hunt for the Crime Lords of Cryptocurrency, Greenberg details the truth of Plato’s claim as he recounts stories of criminal activity on the dark web, where people believed they were acting anonymously without the risk of getting caught. Join this podcast to hear Greenberg discuss his favorite scenes in the book that reveals how researchers and investigators were able to trace cryptocurrency exchanges.

Speakers:

Andy Greenberg, Senior Writer, Wired

Kacy Zurkus, Senior Content Manager, RSAC