Identifying key players in dark web marketplaces through Bitcoin transaction networks

Dark web marketplaces have been a significant outlet for illicit trade, serving millions of users worldwide for over a decade. However, not all users are the same. This paper aims to identify the key players in Bitcoin transaction networks linked to dark markets and assess their role by analysing a...

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Main Authors: dos Reis, EF, Teytelboym, A, ElBahrawy, A, De Loizaga, I, Baronchelli, A
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Springer Nature 2024