Jamie Bartlett: How the mysterious dark net is going mainstream

The video explores the dark net, a hidden part of the internet accessible via the Tor browser, known for its anonymity and encryption. It discusses the variety of content available, from whistle-blower sites to illegal markets, and highlights the user-centric nature of these markets driven by reviews and competition. The video also covers the innovative payment systems like bitcoin and escrow, and addresses ethical considerations and future trends, suggesting that the dark net is becoming mainstream due to growing privacy concerns.

What is the primary tool used to access the dark net?

• Chrome

• Safari

• Tor Browser

• Firefox

Which of the following is NOT typically found on the dark net?

• Whistle-blower sites

• Political activism blogs

• Lolcats

• Libraries of pirated books

What currency is commonly used for transactions on dark net markets?

• Ethereum

• Bitcoin

• Euro

• US Dollar

How do vendors on dark net markets build trust with buyers?

• Through social media

• By using real names

• Through user reviews

• By offering discounts

What solution was developed to prevent vendors from running away with bitcoins?

• Direct payments

• Credit card transactions

• Cash on delivery

• Multi-signature escrow payments

What is the purpose of a bitcoin tumbling service?

• To increase bitcoin value

• To track bitcoin transactions

• To anonymize bitcoin transactions

• To convert bitcoin to cash

What has increased since the revelations from Edward Snowden?

• Internet censorship

• Government surveillance

• Use of privacy-enhancing tools

• Use of social media

Which project aims to create a distributed Internet?

• Tor

• Ethereum

• Grams

• Bitcoin

What recent trend is observed with the dark net?

• It is going mainstream

• It is losing anonymity

• It is becoming less popular

• It is being shut down

What dual nature does the dark net possess?

• It is both secure and insecure

• It is both beneficial and harmful

• It is both fast and slow

• It is both expensive and cheap