Technical FAQ

Nexus Darknet Shop serves as the authenticated entry point for the Nexus Market ecosystem. We maintain a cryptographically signed directory of active .onion mirrors, providing a secure bridge to the marketplace. This node exists to prevent users from accessing compromised or fake landing pages by ensuring all listed links are verified against the market's master PGP key.

Every URL listed on our platform is extracted from signed messages released by the Nexus Market admin team. Users are encouraged to manually verify these signatures using GPG software (Kleopatra/GPG4Win). Import the market's public key and verify the signed message block to confirm that the address is legitimate and the message has not been tampered with.

Access requires the Tor Browser (latest stable build). JavaScript should be set to 'Safer' or 'Safest' where possible. Never access the market via clearweb proxies or gateways. Ensure your OS is clean or use a live OS like Tails for maximum isolation. Always verify the PGP signature of the login page challenge upon arrival.

PGP Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is a cryptographic challenge-response mechanism. Upon login, the server presents a message encrypted with your public key. You must decrypt this message using your private key to reveal a verification code. This ensures that account access is impossible without possession of the private key, rendering stolen passwords useless.

Negative. Never utilize usernames, passwords, or handle aliases that link to your clearweb identity. Nexus Market does not require email registration. Operational Security (OpSec) is the user's responsibility; sanitize all EXIF data from images and never communicate off-market without encryption.

The platform supports Bitcoin (BTC), Monero (XMR), and Litecoin (LTC). Monero (XMR) is the standard for privacy, utilizing ring signatures and stealth addresses to obfuscate transaction history. Bitcoin usage is supported but requires strict coin control (mixing/tumbling) by the user to maintain anonymity.

Walletless Pay eliminates the need to store funds in a centralized market wallet. When an order is placed, the system generates a unique, one-time deposit address. Funds sent to this address are routed directly to the escrow contract for that specific order. This minimizes counterparty risk and reduces the potential impact of market-side seizures.

To prevent double-spend attacks, the system requires network confirmations before crediting funds. Bitcoin (BTC) requires 1 confirmation. Monero (XMR) requires 10 confirmations. Litecoin (LTC) requires 3 confirmations. Time to credit depends entirely on blockchain network congestion and mempool fee markets.

Funds are held in a multisig escrow state until the buyer confirms delivery or the auto-finalize timer expires (typically 7-14 days for physical goods). This ensures vendor compliance. In the event of non-delivery, a dispute can be raised, extending the hold period while a moderator reviews tracking data and communication logs.

Nexus Market has abolished the traditional vendor bond to stimulate market diversity. However, stringent vetting protocols remain. Vendors must demonstrate provenance from other established markets or provide proof of stock. Finalize Early (FE) privileges are reserved exclusively for vendors with established, high-volume reputation histories.

The platform enforces a strict harm reduction policy. Prohibited items include Fentanyl/synthetic opioids, weaponry/explosives, CP/CSAM, and poisons. Listings found in violation result in immediate vendor termination and blacklisting across the network.

Tor circuits can be volatile. If a connection times out, generate a new Tor identity (Ctrl+Shift+U) or attempt a different mirror from our authenticated list. DDOS protection may occasionally require solving a captcha. Ensure your system clock is synchronized to prevent Tor consensus errors.

Support is handled exclusively via the internal ticket system located on the market dashboard. Staff will never contact you via Telegram, XMPP, or third-party forums. Any external entity claiming to be Nexus Support is an impostor. Always check the PGP signature of any admin communication.