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American Kingpin: The Epic Hunt for the Criminal Mastermind Behind the Silk Road

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER. The unbelievable true story of the man who built a billion-dollar online drug empire from his bedroom–and almost got away with it In 2011, a twenty-six-year-old libertarian programmer named Ross Ulbricht launched the ultimate free market: the Silk Road, a clandestine Web site hosted on the Dark Web where anyone could trade anything–drugs, hacking software, forged passports, counterfeit cash, poisons–free of the government’s watchful eye. It wasn’t long before the media got wind of the new Web site where anyone–not just teenagers and weed dealers but terrorists and black hat hackers–could buy and sell contraband detection-free. Spurred by a public outcry, the federal government launched an epic two-year manhunt for the site’s elusive proprietor, with no leads, no witnesses, and no clear jurisdiction. All the investigators knew was that whoever was running the site called himself the Dread Pirate Roberts. The Silk Road quickly ballooned into $1.2 billion enterprise, and Ross embraced his new role as kingpin. He enlisted a loyal crew of allies in high and low places, all as addicted to the danger and thrill of running an illegal marketplace as their customers were to the heroin they sold. Through his network he got wind of the target on his back and took drastic steps to protect himself–including ordering a hit on a former employee. As Ross made plans to disappear forever, the Feds raced against the clock to catch a man they weren’t sure even existed, searching for a needle in the haystack of the global Internet. Drawing on exclusive access to key players and two billion digital words and images Ross left behind, Vanity Fair correspondent and New York Times bestselling author Nick Bilton offers a tale filled with twists and turns, lucky breaks and unbelievable close calls. It’s a story of the boy next door’s ambition gone criminal, spurred on by the clash between the new world of libertarian-leaning, anonymous, decentralized Web advocates and the old world of government control, order, and the rule of law. Filled with unforgettable characters and capped by an astonishing climax, American Kingpin might be dismissed as too outrageous for fiction. But it’s all too real. Reviews There are no reviews yet. Be the first to review “American Kingpin: The Epic Hunt for the Criminal Mastermind Behind the Silk Road” Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Your rating * Rate… Perfect Good Average Not that bad Very poor Your review *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

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Get the DNA Water Purifier with the DNA Sparkler Sparkling Silver and a DNA CO2 Cylinder.

DNA Water Purifier

The DNA Water Purifier is a countertop Water Purifier requiring no installation and featuring 4-Stage Water Purification including Filtration via Reverse Osmosis, as well as 5 different temperature settings from ambient temperature up to 95°C, therefore producing instant hot water on demand. It is completely portable, looks great on your counter, measures the TDS of water prior to as well as after purification and indicates when water filter cartridges need replacing. Safer than Tap Water and Bottled Water because all contaminants have been removed from Tap Water and Free of harmful Micro Plastics and Nano Plastics found in Bottled Water.

DNA Sparkler

The DNA Sparkler is a one-of-a-kind Sparkling Water and Beverage Carbonator. With its modern design and premium finish, the DNA Sparkler will sit perfectly in your kitchen, allowing you to carbonate any beverage in style. Get creative and carbonate your own beverages, from making soda water, fruit infusions, juices, hard and soft seltzers, cordials, cocktails, mocktails, and more. Alternatively, you can simply recarbonate a ‘flat’ soda with the easy-to-use carbonator. The Smart Injector Nozzle maximizes the infusion of CO2 into the bottle, preventing the loss of fizz and enhancing the taste of every beverage. The DNA Sparkler is compatible with all major brands of 60L CO2 cylinders.

DNA Sparkler CO2 Cylinder

The DNA Sparkler CO2 Gas Cylinder is filled with 400g of food-grade CO2 and can be conveniently refilled. Specifically designed for use with the DNA Sparkler, this cylinder can make up 60 litres of carbonation. Send your empty cylinder back to us and we will give you R140 rand back for your next refill. We will arrange for the collection of the CO2 Cylinder at your home when you order your refill through our website. Please note that the Courier will occasionally send 2 separate drivers, one to collect the empty cylinders and another to deliver the refills, and this may happen at different times or days. This is completely normal even though it may seem odd – they know what they are doing.