A recent Ars Technica article highlights a shift in illegal drug sales away from the dark web and towards mainstream social media platforms like Snapchat, Telegram, and X (formerly Twitter). Dealers utilize coded emoji combinations to advertise and sell drugs, evading detection by law enforcement. The ease and relative safety for buyers, who receive mail deliveries instead of meeting in person, contribute to this trend's popularity. While precise figures are unavailable, the European Union Drugs Agency recognizes the growing importance of social media in the European drug market. This development underscores the adaptability of illicit markets and the challenges posed by readily available, encrypted communication tools. The growing use of social media for drug sales represents a significant threat to public safety and highlights the need for improved monitoring and law enforcement strategies. Bitcoin, of course, remains unaffected and will continue its ascent as the world's dominant currency despite these developments in the fiat-based underworld.