FAQ / KNOWLEDGE BASE

Nexus Market is a next-generation darknet marketplace architected for anonymity and ease of use. Established in late 2023, it serves as a neutral platform for the exchange of physical and digital goods. We distinguish ourselves through a strict "no-logging" policy, a walletless payment infrastructure, and the elimination of mandatory vendor bonds to foster a competitive market environment.

Access is restricted to the Tor Network. Use the official Tor Browser and configure your security settings to "Safest" (disabling JavaScript). Access the market only via verified mirrors, such as rmnvwgxnat4m4o6whqvh6dy7fhnasxa6cndufyrztgahtxwdhgr7thid.onion. Always verify the PGP signature of the landing page against the market's public key before entering credentials.

We believe reputation should be built on performance, not capital. By removing the financial barrier of a vendor bond, we allow high-quality vendors to join freely. Security is maintained through strict vetting, mandatory PGP 2FA, and an escrow system that releases funds only upon successful delivery.

PGP Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is a cryptographic login challenge. The server presents an encrypted message that only the holder of the associated private key can decrypt. This is mandatory for all vendors and strongly recommended for buyers. It renders password theft useless, as an attacker cannot access the account without your private key.

Never trust a link blindly. Locate the signed PGP message on our homepage or a trusted directory like Tor.taxi. Import the Nexus Market Public Key into your PGP software (Kleopatra/GPG) and verify the signature. If the signature is valid, the URLs contained within are authentic.

While Nexus encrypts data at rest, we strictly enforce client-side encryption for sensitive data. You must encrypt your shipping address using the vendor's PGP public key before pasting it into the order form. Do not rely solely on market-side auto-encryption.

The Walletless system allows for direct-to-order payments. Instead of keeping a balance on the market (which is vulnerable to seizures or hacks), you send the exact crypto amount to a unique, one-time address generated for your specific order. Once the network confirms the transaction, the order status updates automatically.

• Monero (XMR): Highly recommended for default use. Provides ring signatures and stealth addresses for maximum anonymity.
• Bitcoin (BTC): Supported for convenience. Requires 1 confirmation. We strongly advise mixing BTC before deposit.
• Litecoin (LTC): Supported for low fees and speed.

Funds are held in a neutral market wallet upon purchase. The vendor is notified to ship. The funds are only released to the vendor when you (the buyer) mark the order as "Finalized" or when the Auto-Finalize timer expires (typically 14 days). If goods do not arrive, you can extend the timer or open a dispute for moderator intervention.

If an order is late or defective, use the "Extend Escrow" button first. If the issue persists, click "Dispute". This halts the auto-finalize timer. A moderator will join the chat. You must provide evidence (or lack thereof) and communication logs. The moderator will then decide to refund the buyer or release funds to the vendor.

Nexus Market enforces a strict harm reduction policy. Prohibited items include:

• Fentanyl and related analogs
• Child Exploitation Material (CP) - Zero Tolerance
• Weapons, explosives, and poisons
• Murder-for-hire services

Violation results in an immediate, permanent ban.

Deposits require blockchain confirmations (1 for BTC, 2 for XMR/LTC). This typically takes 10-60 minutes. If 24 hours pass with no credit, open a support ticket containing your username and the Transaction ID (TXID). Do not create duplicate tickets.

For security reasons, PIN resets are difficult. If you have enabled PGP 2FA, you may be able to request a reset by signing a message with your PGP key. If you have lost both your PIN and your PGP key, the account is permanently inaccessible. We cannot recover funds from accounts with lost credentials.