# Internet Black Markets DarkMarket is Bringing the Black Market Back to the Internet By Michael Baxter | Published 2014-04-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darkmarket References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2014/04/dark-market-silk-road.html) & [wired](http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2014-04/25/darkmarket-prototype) The DarkMarket is bringing the dark side to the [digital playground](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dead-internet) that we call the Internet. Once upon a time there was a place on the net called the Silk Road but the [FBI](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-stolen-art-file) cracked down on it pretty viciously, Napster style. The DarkMarket is learning from its predecessor by making an FBI-proof system. The Internet isn't all cat memes and listicles, there's a whole different side to it that isn't only frightening, but often illegal. This [particular marketplace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/online-auction-format) is even more dangerous because it can't be tracked by federal agents. This is because there isn't a centralized presence to be tracked. If the FBI wants to stop the BlackMarket, it would have to track every single person that is purchasing anything off the site, a feat that may be too big for even the government. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Decentralized Marketplaces:** The success of DarkMarket shows a growing demand for decentralized marketplaces that are difficult to track by government agencies. - **Cryptocurrency Adoption:** The use of cryptocurrencies on dark web marketplaces like DarkMarket indicates a growing acceptance and adoption of digital currencies for illegal transactions. - **Increased Security Measures:** As illegal activity continues to find a home on the dark web, there may be a need for increased security measures to prevent the creation of new anonymous marketplaces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Cybersecurity:** The rise of untraceable dark web marketplaces highlights the need for innovative cybersecurity solutions that can protect both individuals and businesses from digital threats. - **Blockchain Technology:** Blockchain technology may provide a solution for creating secure and decentralized marketplaces for online transactions that are resistant to government intervention. - **Law Enforcement Technology:** Law enforcement agencies may need to develop new technologies that can effectively track and monitor activity on the dark web in order to prevent illegal activity and protect citizens. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Refurbished Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backmarket.md) - [Returning Digital Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lmwr.md) - [Online Tattoo Art Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackdot.md) - [Limited-Edition Designer-Forward Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-market.md) - [Failed Digital Product Databases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dead-product-marketplace.md) - [Fulfillment-Only Retail Locations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walmart-dark-stores.md) - [Digital Asset Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flippa.md) - [Expanded Tech Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/best-buy-3.md) - [Expanded Technology Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/best-buy-2.md)