I agree. That being said, because this would currently be a criminal undertaking, I feel like the real differentiator is willingness and ability to manage the legal risk. I suspect this weighs against a diverse black market economy springing up that is advanced in multiple sectors simultaneously.
I also think it would be better than the current combination of principal-agent problems and conflicts of interest. At least the website depends on its reputation for success, contra all the players in the legit system.
I agree. That being said, because this would currently be a criminal undertaking, I feel like the real differentiator is willingness and ability to manage the legal risk. I suspect this weighs against a diverse black market economy springing up that is advanced in multiple sectors simultaneously.
I also think it would be better than the current combination of principal-agent problems and conflicts of interest. At least the website depends on its reputation for success, contra all the players in the legit system.