There is always going to be Silk Road vs another blackmarket. For a couple of years it was vs BMR, now they are kinda like our brother who we fight with but we get on with really because they have been through all the hard times with us and it gives us nice healthy competition ( presuming BMR will be be back ) Things are different now as darknet markets are a lot more well known and one seems to pop up every week. In recent times most notably Atlantis, Sheep and now Tor market have emerged. Time will tell if Tor Market becomes a main stay or another scam. The main point being time, this is the main ingredient a market needs to establish trust and get going. Remember Silk road was in the same position once, even though they didn't really have competition. Moral of the story? Silk Road is a brand so it already has the advantage. I totally trust Silk road and always will. However if you want to dip your toe in another market then so be it. But just be safe. Always remember darknet markets can disappear for what ever reason, even Silk Road. This is the price we pay for being anonymous. However we have a great thing here so i advise you to jump on the long winding journey we have ahead of us, be a pioneer and most of all.. have fun. Take the ticket, enjoy the ride