Explore an in-depth overview of darknets in this 57-minute conference talk from the AIDE (Appalachian Institute of Digital Evidence) Conference 2015. Delve into various darknet technologies, including Anonet, DN42, Freenet, Tor, and I2P. Learn about their pros and cons, installation processes, and operational modes. Discover key concepts such as Nmap scanning, hidden services, node types, and encryption layers. Examine potential security risks like correlation attacks, timing correlation, and DNS leaks. Gain insights into Bitcoin usage, Tor Hidden Service IRC, and private Tor-based networks. Understand the importance of perspective and general warnings when exploring these technologies.