Frequently Asked Questions

This website acts as the verified clearnet information directory and gateway node index for the dark matter dark market ecosystem. We provide users with authentic mirrors, dynamic status logs, updates, and comprehensive security documentation to bypass active online filtering. This site does not process transactions directly but acts as a secure cryptographic directory for official onion endpoints.

To securely access the marketplace, you must download the official Tor Browser from the Tor Project homepage. Once installed and launched, copy one of the verified .onion links available on our portal and paste it into Tor's search bar. Avoid routing connections through third-party web-to-onion proxies, as they can monitor traffic, and never use a standard commercial VPN as your default routing tunnel.

Once connected to an active onion link, navigate to the registration module. You will be asked to create a unique username, secure password, and primary PIN code. We do not require usernames, email addresses, or phone details. We highly recommend adding your PGP public key immediately during signup to activate secure communications and 2FA features.

Authentic links are cryptographically signed using the market's verified PGP master key. If you copy a mirror from this index or another platform, you should download the signed text signature from the node directory and verify it using PGP software. If the signature is invalid or fails verification, the site is unverified and should be closed instantly.

Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) is crucial for securing confidential notes, addresses, and order details. While the platform offers automatic encryption for shipping addresses, manual local encryption via your own PGP client is strongly recommended. This guarantees that your sensitive address data can only be decrypted by the vendor using their private key.

Navigate to your account profile settings, paste your PGP public key into the designated form, and save the configurations. Upon activation of 2FA, every login attempt will trigger a challenge screen containing a PGP-encrypted message. You must copy this message, decrypt it locally with your private key, and enter the temporary code to log in.

DarkMatter Market is primarily a Monero-only (XMR) platform, ensuring untraceable transactions. To make payments simpler, we also support an integrated conversion API. Users can deposit popular assets like Bitcoin, Litecoin, or ZCash, which are automatically converted to XMR during checkout. Note that minimum limits apply, such as 0.01 BTC, 0.5 LTC, or 0.5 ZEC.

Under the 2/3 Multi-Sig configuration, three parties hold cryptographic keys to the escrow wallet: the buyer, the vendor, and the market. To release or refund the deposit, at least two of these parties must co-sign the transaction payload. This system eliminates exit scam risks, as the market cannot claim funds unilaterally nor can a vendor steal them without authorization.

The standard platform commission stands at 3% per completed direct deal, which is paid by the vendor. For users using the third-party cryptocurrency converter API, rates fluctuate based on blockchain traffic and partner networks. However, the system automatically blocks trade processing if conversions exceed a total fee threshold of fifty percent.

First, select a product from a verified vendor profile and read their shipping terms. Specify your requirements, add the item to your cart, and enter your delivery address encrypted using the vendor's PGP key. Check out, verify the invoice's cryptographic signature, and proceed with sending your XMR payment details to the unique address provided on the invoice.

If an order does not arrive, click the 'Raise Dispute' button prior to auto-finalization. This halts the release of funds and opens a 5-day negotiation window. If the issue remains unresolved after 5 days, a moderator will step in to adjudicate. They will review tracking details, customs risks, and user history to issue a fair refund or release.

At DarkMatter, user safety is paramount. We run an integrated Harm Reduction initiative that anonymously purchases random vendor goods and sends them to independent labs for toxicity screening. If a batch is found to contain hazardous additives, the vendor's shop is immediately suspended to protect the wider customer base.

If your payment is not showing, do not submit a manual ticket. First, use our automated recovery tool at `/market/deposit/lost/`. Enter your raw transaction payload and the complete PGP-signed invoice. If the automated module fails or you do not have the signature, submit a manual ticket with your full transaction ID in the first message.

Yes, DarkMatter Market supports account-less ordering. This feature lets you complete a secure checkout using a one-time invoice without creating a profile. Keep in mind that you must still use PGP encryption and verify the signed payment invoice to complete these transactions safely.

You can set up XMPP Jabber forwarding in your account settings. Once configured, incoming marketplace messages will be forwarded to your Jabber client. You can reply directly through Jabber using the PGP-encrypted relay, keeping you connected and notified without needing to check the site manually.