By 2050, an underground network and economy is thriving. Built on crypto-currencies-an open global mesh network-the freewheeling markets and innovative services are challenging rigid State powers and their corporate cronies. The State, resorting to secret laws, black-sites, and mob-style tactics, intend to take down this free network and anyone using crypto-currencies. But this is proving a difficult task-more hazardous and complicated than anticipated. The mesh is resilient, crypto-currencies strong...high-tech software and hardware built in basements around the world stays one step ahead....