FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

This website is a verified information resource and link directory for DarkMatter Market. We are not the marketplace itself. Our purpose is to provide users with secure, PGP-signed onion mirrors, security tutorials, and up-to-date status information to prevent phishing.

.onion links are special web addresses that can only be accessed through the Tor (The Onion Router) network. They provide anonymity for both the user and the server. Unlike regular .com domains, .onion addresses are cryptographic hashes that cannot be seized by traditional authorities.

You must download and install the Tor Browser from the official Tor Project website. Once installed, copy one of the verified mirrors from our Links page into the Tor Browser's address bar. Do not try to access these links with Chrome, Firefox, or Safari.

Account creation requires a username, password, and a PIN for withdrawals. No email or personal information is ever requested. You will be provided with a mnemonic seed phrase for account recovery—save this offline immediately, as it is the only way to recover a lost account.

Authentic links should always be verified using PGP (Pretty Good Privacy). Import the market's official public key into your PGP software (like Kleopatra or GPG). The market provides a cryptographically signed message containing the current mirrors. By verifying this signature, you ensure the links haven't been tampered with.

Accessing any darknet market carries inherent risks. However, DarkMatter Market employs advanced security features like decentralized architecture, mandatory PGP encryption, and Monero-only payments to maximize safety. User safety depends heavily on personal operational security (OpSec) practices.

2FA via PGP is mandatory for vendors and highly recommended for buyers. It prevents account takeovers even if your password is compromised. You decrypt a challenge message using your private PGP key to log in.

DarkMatter Market accepts Monero (XMR) exclusively. Bitcoin is not supported due to its lack of privacy. XMR ensures that transaction amounts and sender/receiver identities remain hidden on the blockchain.

When you place an order, funds are held in a secure escrow wallet, not sent directly to the vendor. The vendor ships the item. Once you receive and verify the product, you 'Finalize' the order to release funds. If there is an issue, you can open a dispute. Auto-finalization occurs after 14 days if no action is taken.

Each user has a unique XMR wallet address. Deposits require 10 confirmations on the blockchain (approx. 20-30 mins) before appearing. Withdrawals require your account PIN and are processed efficiently, though network fees apply.

Vendors must pass a four-tier verification process, including proof of history on other markets and a technical security assessment. A vendor bond of 500.00 XMR is required to ensure commitment. Scammers are aggressively filtered out.

Disputes are handled by a hybrid system. An AI analyzes transaction data and chat logs to offer a preliminary recommendation. A human moderator then reviews the case to make a final, binding decision. This process typically resolves disputes 65% faster than traditional methods.

DarkMatter Market strictly prohibits weapons, explosives, poisons, fentanyl, child exploitation material, human trafficking services, and murder-for-hire services. The market focuses on digital goods, drugs, and fraud-related items.

Darknet markets often face DDoS attacks causing temporary downtime. If a link is down, try a different mirror from our verified list. We constantly update our directory to remove dead links. Never search for links on clearweb search engines or wikis, as these are often phishing sites.

Support is available via the ticket system within the marketplace itself. You must be logged in to access it. If you cannot log in, check if there are general announcements on the login page or community forums like Dread.