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Index
Cover
Title
Copyright
Acknowledgements
Introduction
1 Conceptualising Cryptomarkets
Cryptomarkets and Cybercrime
Nodal Governance
Cryptomarkets as informal governing nodes
Cryptomarket mentalities
Cryptomarket technologies
Cryptomarket resources
Cryptomarket Institutions
Community, collective identity and resilience
Conclusion
2 Cryptomarket Operations
Challenges facing users of cryptomarkets
The buying and selling process
Vendor registration, security and cryptomarket branding
Seller pages and vendor branding
Product differentiation, marketing and sales
Customer feedback and seller rankings
Challenges associated with online reputation and user feedback
Support services and future research
Conclusion
3 Conventional vs. Online Drugs Distribution Networks
Limitations of social network analysis
Characteristics of conventional illicit networks
Network size and nodal redundancy
Network inefficiencies – price mark-ups and product adulteration
Systemic violence
Online distribution networks
Direct distribution: producer → consumer
Semi-direct distribution: wholesaler → consumer
Business to business: producer/wholesaler & retailer
Conclusion
4 Cryptomarkets and Law Enforcement
Specialized anti-cryptomarket operations
Tackling the hydra – decentralisation and increased security
Indirect policing – challenges for customs and border protection agencies
Policing intelligence and risk profiling
Intelligence sharing on cryptomarkets
Postal interception and the collection of evidence
Postal deliveries and covert surveillance
Crypto-libertarians or cybercriminals? The battle for public legitimacy
Conclusion
Conclusion and Future Directions
Bibliography
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