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

This book narrates the story of a libertarian programmer Ross Ulbricht, who created a $1.2 billion enterprise called The Silk road; a dark web site where anyone could trade anything—drugs, hacking software, forged passports, counterfeit cash, etc. —free from the government’s scrutiny.

Nick Bilton tells an intriguing story of a 26-year-old's ambition turned criminal, fueled by the clash between the world of libertarian-leaning, anonymous, decentralized Web proponents and the world of government control, order, and the rule of law.

Author: Nick Bilton

Type: Paperback