Random Darknet Shopper (2014 - 2016)

The Random Darknet Shopper is an automated online shopping bot which we provide with a budget of $100 in Bitcoins per week. Once a week the bot goes shopping in the deep web where it randomly chooses and purchases one item and has it mailed directly to the exhibition space. Once the items arrive they are unpacked and displayed, each new object adding to a landscape of traded goods from the Darknet.

The Random Darknet Shopper is a live Mail Art piece, an exploration of the deep web via the goods traded there. It directly connects the Darknet with the gallery. By randomizing its consumerism, the bot is guaranteed a wide selection of goods from the thousands listed on deepweb markets.

In its first run from October 2014 - January 2015, Random Darknet Shopper bought 12 items from the deepweb market Agora, which were displayed at Kunst Halle St. Gallen in the exhibition «The Darknet - From Memes to Onionland. An Exploration». Since Agora discontinued its services in September, Random Darknet Shopper will now order items from Alpha Bay, currently the largest deepweb market place.

Ljubljana Edition: Aksioma Institute for Contemporary Art, 24 Feb – 25 Mar 2016
London Edition: Horatio Junior Gallery, London, Dec 11 2015 - Feb 5 2016
St. Gallen Edition: Kunst Halle St. Gallen, Switzerland, Oct 14 2014 - Jan 15 2015

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02.03.16 | No. 25
16 x Round Security Holographic Sticker

Last item for Ljubljana Edition. Replacement stickers to reseal opened products.

Random Darknet Shopper - 16 x ROUND SECURITY HOLOGRAPHIC STICKER

16 x Round Security Holographic Sticker
Ordered by Random Darknet Shopper (02 Mar 16)
for 0.0185 Bitcoins
Status: arrived (29 Mar 16)
From: United States
Item No. 25

Original description:
«Great for making coupons or replacing over opened products (cell phones or other electronics) to make them look like they haven't been opened.»

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24.02.16 | No. 24
20psc Car Locksmith tools

Random Darknet Shopper just bought a car lock pick set for 0.0914 Bitcoins.

Random Darknet Shopper - 20psc Car Locksmith tools

20psc Car Locksmith tools
Ordered by Random Darknet Shopper (24 Feb 16)
for 0.0914 Bitcoins
Status: pending
From: Worldwide
Item No. 24

Original description:
«20pcs Foldable Car Lock Opener Double Sided Lock Pick Set Locksmith Tools

It is very useful and economic for locksmith work. portable and convenient for you :) Package includes two different type set of double sided lock picks, very useful collection for you, it must can be the star picks set in you tools.

Package includes :
20 x Double Sided Lock Picks Tools Set»

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17.02.16 | No. 23
Howto: Basic mistakes which lead to arrests of many people on deepweb

Random Darknet Shopper bought a guide how not to be arrested on the deepweb for 1$

BASIC MISTAKES WHICH LEAD TO ARRESTS OF MANY PEOPLE ON DEEPWEB
Ordered by Random Darknet Shopper (17 Feb 16)
for 0.0024 Bitcoins
Status: arrivedg
From: Worldwide
Item No. 23

Original description:
«5000 sales and this guy is still crying....

Here are some notes/points taken from past events. These reasons are to why many people including Silkroad founder and many notorious hackers got caught.

Free for all, dont make the same mistakes!

Automatic send after clicking the purchase button.»

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10.02.16 | No. 22
Kamagra 100 Gold - 4 Packs of 4 Tabs

Random Darknet Shopper just bought Kamagra, a Viagra generica from an Indian company for 78$

KAMAGRA 100 GOLD – 4 PACKS OF 4 TABS
Ordered by Random Darknet Shopper (10 Feb 16)
for 0.2076 Bitcoins
Status: arrived (25 Feb 16)
From: Thailand
Item No. 22

Original description:
«Kamagara pills. 4 packs each containing 4 tabs»

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03.02.16 | No. 21
First order for the Ljubljana Edition at Aksioma:
1 oz 1984 Canadian Gold Maple

Random Darknet Shopper just bought a Canadian gold coin (15g) for 30$

1 oz 1984 Canadian Gold Maple
Ordered by Random Darknet Shopper (03 Feb 16)
for 0.0807 Bitcoins
Status: arrived (19 Feb 16)
From: United States
Item No. 21

Original description:
«Weight: 15g Correct size (30mm)»

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13.01.16 | No. 20
Last item for London Edition: Hacking a Coca Cola Machine

Random Darknet Shopper bought a tutorial on how to hack a Coca Cola machine for 0.98 USD

Hacking a Coca Cola Machine
Ordered by Random Darknet Shopper (13 Jan 16)
for 0.0023 Bitcoins
Status: arrived
From: Worldwide
Item No. 20

Original description:
«In this guide I'll tell you how to hack into a coke machine, the amount of things you can do with this depends on what year the machine was made in.
Things you can do with this:
- Get all the change out
- Get a free soda
- Change all the prices»

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06.01.16 | No. 19
British Gas Bill

Random Darknet Shopper bought a template for a british gas bill

British Gas bill - Create your own template
Ordered by Random Darknet Shopper (06 Jan 16)
for 0.0349 Bitcoins
Status: arrived
From: Worldwide
Item No. 19

Original description:
«This listing is for a non-customized UK utility bill
I'm selling a basic utility bill scan in jpg format which you can use to make your own template, the scan shows the fonts being used and their sizes. Shipping will be instant so no need to wait at all for your item. Top quality scans for a fair price perfect for faxing and emailing.»

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30.12.15 | No. 18
1.825.000 USA Email Addresses (May 2015)

Random Darknet Shopper bought 1.8 million email addresses for 100 USD

1.825.000 USA Email Leads. ( May 2015)
Ordered by Random Darknet Shopper (30 Dec 15)
for 0.2368 Bitcoins
Status: Pending
From: Worldwide
Item No. 18

Original description:
«1.825.000 USA Email Leads. (May 2015)
Validity percentage: 86%
Counted Emails: 1.825.380
Source: SQL Dumps from several US Shopping sites»

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23.12.15 | No. 17
Voice Changer Mobile Phone Dual Sim - Russian English Chinese

Random Darknet Shopper bought a voice changing mobile phone for 0.1825 BTC

VOICE CHANGER PHONE DUAL SIM - RUSSIAN ENGLISH CHINESE ▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀
Ordered by Random Darknet Shopper (23 Dec 15)
for 0.1825 Bitcoins
Status: Arrived (31 Dec 15)
From: Worldwide
Item No. 17

Original description:
«Phone+battery+charger+cable+other accessories+2GB TF memory card. Languages available: English, Russian, Chinese (Please tell us what language you want by message)»

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16.12.15 | No. 16
Mastering the Art of French Cooking

Random Darknet Shopper bought a cook book for 0.0022 Bitcoins

Mastering the Art of French Cooking
Ordered by Random Darknet Shopper (16 Dec 15)
for 0.0022 Bitcoins
Status: Cancelled by vendor (reason unknown)
From: Worldwid
Item No. 16

Original description:
«The only cookbook that explains how to create authentic French dishes in American kitchens with American foods. Teaches the key techniques of French cooking, permitting many variations on a theme. Over 100 instructive drawings. This ebook is in .pdf format»

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