Frequently Asked Questions

This site serves as the primary authenticated entry node for Darkmatter Market. We maintain the cryptographically signed list of V3 onion mirrors. Our purpose is to ensure users have a direct, verified path to the market infrastructure, bypassing unverified third-party indexes that may list outdated or incorrect routing information.

Connection requires the Tor Browser. Standard clear-net browsers are incompatible with .onion routing. Once Tor is installed, copy a verified address from our Links page (e.g., kb3qxip7bvh6rgfre7h7gcxth2bf7ezo5tubp3a5cdef2pboc3bpdtad.onion). For maximum OpSec, configure your browser's Security Level to "Safest" to disable JavaScript entirely.

The registration protocol is strictly zero-knowledge regarding personal identity. Users define a username, password, and a 6-digit spending PIN. No email, phone number, or external identifiers are collected. A 12-word mnemonic seed is generated locally for account recovery. We store only salted hashes of credentials; the plaintext password is never known to the server.

Verification is a manual, cryptographic process. Import the Darkmatter Admin PGP key (available on the market or trusted repos) into your PGP client (GPG/Kleopatra). Verify the signed message containing the daily mirror list. Authentic mirrors will always be signed by the private key corresponding to our known public key fingerprint.

PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) provides end-to-end encryption for sensitive data. The platform enforces PGP usage for 2FA logins and the transmission of shipping details. This ensures that in the event of server seizure or compromise, user communications remain mathematically indecipherable.

No. The market is built to function fully without JavaScript. We strongly recommend disabling JS (Tor Security Level: Safest) to eliminate the attack surface for browser-based exploits and deanonymization attacks.

We operate exclusively on Monero (XMR). Unlike Bitcoin, Monero enforces privacy at the protocol level via Ring Signatures, Ring Confidential Transactions (RingCT), and Stealth Addresses. This obfuscates sender, receiver, and amount, rendering blockchain analysis ineffective.

Transactions utilize a multisignature escrow system. Buyer funds are locked in a holding address upon order placement. Release of funds to the vendor requires either buyer confirmation (Finalize) or the expiration of the auto-finalize timer (14 days default). This prevents vendor exit scams and ensures product delivery before payment release.

Deposits are credited after 10 confirmations on the Monero blockchain (approx. 20 minutes). Each user is assigned a unique integrated subaddress. Withdrawals are processed in batches every 30 minutes. Authorization requires the user's 6-digit PIN. We recommend rotating deposit addresses for enhanced privacy.

Vendor status is privileged. Applicants undergo deep vetting, including cross-referencing PGP keys with established history on other markets (Recon/Dread). A standard bond of 500.00 XMR is required to list items. New vendors are subjected to volume limits and extended escrow times until trust metrics are met.

Disputes trigger a freeze on escrowed funds. An automated system first analyzes shipping data and vendor statistics to propose a resolution. If contested, a human moderator reviews the encrypted chat logs and transaction data. Decisions are final. This hybrid system reduces resolution latency while maintaining fairness.

The following are strictly banned: Weapons/explosives, poisons/toxins (including Fentanyl), CP/exploitation material, murder-for-hire services, and terrorism-related data. We adhere to a harm-reduction philosophy. Listings violating these terms result in immediate vendor ban and bond seizure.

Tor network latency or DDoS attacks can affect node reachability. If the primary URL (kb3qxip7bvh6rgfre7h7gcxth2bf7ezo5tubp3a5cdef2pboc3bpdtad.onion) fails, utilize a verified mirror from our list. Mirrors are rotated to ensure 99.9% uptime. Always verify the new URL against the signed list before logging in.

Logged-in users should utilize the internal ticketing system for order-related issues. For account lockout or pre-sales inquiries, use the contact form on this site. Support staff will never request your password, PIN, or mnemonic seed.

Account recovery is strictly cryptographic. You must possess the 12-word mnemonic seed provided at registration. Without this seed, there is mathematically no way to restore access to the account or the funds within it. Admins cannot reset passwords manually.