OPERATIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE

DarkMatter Market is a decentralized, sovereign e-commerce platform operating exclusively on the Tor network. Engineered for resilience and anonymity, it facilitates the exchange of digital and physical goods using Monero (XMR) for financial privacy. We employ a zero-knowledge infrastructure where user data is encrypted client-side, ensuring that marketplace operators cannot access sensitive information even under duress.

Access is strictly confined to the Tor network using V3 Onion Services. Users must utilize the Tor Browser with security slider set to 'Safest' (disabling JavaScript). The primary entry point is kb3qxip7bvh6rgfre7h7gcxth2bf7ezo5tubp3a5cdef2pboc3bpdtad.onion. Ensure you are not utilizing clearweb gateways or proxies, as these compromise the end-to-end encryption tunnel provided by the onion routing protocol.

DarkMatter operates without email databases. Upon registration, a cryptographically generated 14-word mnemonic seed is provided. This seed is the ONLY method to recover a lost password or 2FA key. If you lose this seed, your account and funds are permanently inaccessible. We do not have administrative backdoors to reset credentials.

Every valid DarkMatter mirror serves a PGP-signed message containing the current timestamp and URL. You must import the market's public key (0xDA7A...) into your PGP keychain and verify this signature. If the signature is invalid or missing, you are on a compromise site. Visit the /verified page for a list of cryptographically signed mirrors.

Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) is the cornerstone of trust. It serves two functions: 1) Authenticating the marketplace via signed messages to prevent man-in-the-middle attacks, and 2) Encrypting sensitive shipping data between buyer and vendor. Failure to utilize PGP encryption for address transmission will result in automatic order rejection. We recommend GnuPG or Kleopatra for key management.

No. The marketplace is built to function entirely without client-side scripts. JavaScript presents a significant attack vector for deanonymization exploits. Ensure your Tor Browser Security Level is set to "Safest" before accessing any .onion resource.

Bitcoin and transparent ledgers are fundamentally incompatible with deep web commerce due to blockchain analysis heuristics. DarkMatter enforces a Monero-only (XMR) policy. Monero utilizes Ring Signatures to obfuscate the sender, Ring Confidential Transactions (RingCT) to hide amounts, and Stealth Addresses to decouple the receiver from the transaction. This ensures complete fungibility and financial sovereignty.

Funds are held in a multisignature escrow wallet upon order placement. The vendor is notified to ship only after the network confirms the deposit (10 blocks). Funds are released to the vendor only when the buyer explicitly "Finalizes" the order upon receipt, or after the auto-finalize timer expires (typically 14 days). In the event of a dispute, a moderator uses the third key to direct funds to the rightful party based on evidence.

DarkMatter operates on a progressive vendor commission model (4% - 2%) based on volume. Buyers pay no platform fees, only standard Monero network fees for deposits and withdrawals. Withdrawal fees are dynamic, calculated based on current network mempool congestion to ensure timely confirmation.

Vendor status is reserved for established merchants. Applicants must provide signed proof of reputation from other recognized markets (Recon/Dread verified). A vendor bond of 500.00 XMR is mandatory to ensure compliance and cover potential disputes. New vendors are subject to strict listing limits and extended escrow periods until trust metrics are met.

Dispute resolution employs a hybrid system. AI analysis of shipping data and communication history provides an initial assessment, followed by human moderator review. Resolution is evidence-based; clear photos, detailed logs, and valid tracking (where applicable) are required. Decisions are final and executed via multisig transaction signing.

Tor network congestion or directed DDoS attacks may cause intermittent timeouts. If the main link is unresponsive, refer to the signed mirrors list on this Verified page. Our infrastructure automatically rotates mirrors to mitigate attacks. Be patient and do not use unverified search engine links.

Authenticated users can access the internal ticketing system via the dashboard. For account lockouts or recovery issues, use the support channel on the landing page. Note: Support staff will NEVER ask for your password, mnemonic seed, or private keys. All official communications are PGP signed.