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Nexus Market is a secure, decentralized e-commerce platform hosted on the Tor network (darknet). It serves as an intermediary for anonymous transactions between buyers and vendors, specializing in digital goods, services, and physical products.

The platform utilizes advanced security protocols including strict PGP enforcement, walletless payments, and an automated escrow system to ensure transaction integrity without requiring user identification.

1. Download and install the official Tor Browser.
2. Set security level to 'Safer' or 'Safest' (disables JavaScript).
3. Obtain a verified V3 onion link from our Mirrors Page.

Never access via clear-net proxies or Tor-to-Web gateways. Always verify the PGP signature of the landing page against the market's known public key.

V3 Onion links are 56-character addresses generated using ed25519 elliptic curve cryptography. They offer superior security and anonymity compared to the deprecated V2 addresses. A valid V3 address looks like this: rmnvwgxnat4m4o6whqvh6dy7fhnasxa6cndufyrztgahtxwdhgr7thid.onion.

PGP Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is the gold standard for account security. When you attempt to login, the server presents an encrypted message block. You must decrypt this message using your private key to reveal a verification code.

This ensures that even if your password is compromised, an attacker cannot access your account without physical possession of your private key. PGP 2FA is mandatory for all vendor accounts and highly recommended for buyers.

Upon registration, you are issued a mnemonic phrase (seed). This is the only way to recover your account if you lose your password or PGP key. Support cannot reset passwords manually due to the non-custodial encryption architecture. Store this phrase offline in a secure location immediately.

No. The market is designed to function entirely without JavaScript. Enabling JavaScript in the Tor Browser introduces significant security vectors that can lead to de-anonymization. Keep your security slider at 'Safer' or 'Safest' at all times.

• Monero (XMR) Recommended
• Bitcoin (BTC) Standard
• Litecoin (LTC) Low Fees

We strongly recommend Monero for all transactions due to its ring signature privacy features, which obfuscate sender, receiver, and amount.

Walletless Pay allows you to pay for an order directly without keeping a balance on the market. When you checkout, the system generates a unique one-time address for the exact order amount. Once the blockchain confirms the transaction, the order is automatically marked as paid and moved to escrow. This minimizes the risk of funds being held in a central wallet.

• Physical Goods: Auto-finalizes in 14 days after marked shipped. Extendable by request.
• Digital Goods: Auto-finalizes in 48 hours.
• FE (Finalize Early): Only available to trusted vendors with high reputation.

If you do not dispute an order before the timer expires, funds are automatically released to the vendor. Always monitor your escrow timers.

Currently, Nexus Market has no vendor bond requirement for established vendors migrating from other platforms or verified new merchants. To apply, create an account and submit a vendor application via the dashboard. You must provide PGP keys and proof of stock.

Strict Zero Tolerance Policy

The following items result in an immediate, permanent ban:

• - Fentanyl, its analogues, and carfentanil
• - Child exploitation material (CSAM)
• - Weapons, explosives, and chemical toxins
• - Murder-for-hire or violent services
• - Doxing or personal information theft