Technical Knowledge Base

Nexus Market Links acts as the primary directory verification service for the ecosystem. We maintain a synchronized list of cryptographically signed V3 onion mirrors. Our objective is to ensure persistent access to the marketplace, bypassing network congestion and providing redundancy if specific nodes become unreachable.

Onion links rely on the Tor network's hidden service protocol. Unlike standard DNS resolution, .onion addresses are cryptographic hashes of a public key. When accessed via the Tor Browser, traffic is routed through three random relays (Guard, Middle, Exit), ensuring that neither the user nor the server knows the other's physical IP address. This architecture provides resistance to censorship and surveillance.

Access requires the Tor Browser, available from the Tor Project. Standard browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari) cannot resolve .onion addresses and leak critical metadata.

Once the Tor Browser is configured, navigate to one of our verified mirrors, such as rmnvwgxnat4m4o6whqvh6dy7fhnasxa6cndufyrztgahtxwdhgr7thid.onion. Ensure your security slider is set to "Safest" to disable JavaScript execution.

Verification relies on PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) signatures. The Nexus Market landing page contains a message signed with the market's private key. Users must import the official public key into their PGP keychain and verify this signature manually. A valid signature confirms the site is genuine and not a man-in-the-middle attack.

The platform employs rigorous server-side security, including hardened operating systems, walletless payment architecture, and encrypted databases. However, user-side security is equally critical. Users must utilize PGP for all sensitive communication (shipping details), disable active scripts in Tor, and preferably use Monero (XMR) to sever blockchain traceability.

Two-Factor Authentication via PGP is mandatory for vendors and highly recommended for users. Upon login, the server presents an encrypted challenge message. The user must decrypt this message with their private key to reveal the token required to complete the login process. This ensures account access remains secure even if the password is compromised.

Nexus Market accepts Bitcoin (BTC), Litecoin (LTC), and Monero (XMR). We strongly advocate for the use of Monero due to its RingCT and stealth address technology, which provides mathematical privacy on the blockchain, unlike the transparent ledgers of BTC and LTC.

The escrow protocol secures funds in a neutral state during the transaction. Upon purchase, funds are locked in the market escrow. The vendor ships the goods, and upon delivery and verification, the buyer finalizes the order to release the funds. If a problem occurs, a dispute can be raised before the auto-finalization timer (7-21 days) expires.

Walletless Pay (Direct Pay) allows users to pay for orders directly from their personal wallet (e.g., Cake Wallet, Electrum) without depositing to the market balance first. A unique address is generated per order. This reduces the attack surface and protects user funds in the event of market downtime or seizure, as no excess capital is stored on the server.

Deposits are free of charge. Withdrawals incur a flat 1% operational fee plus network mining fees. The minimum withdrawal threshold is set at $3 USD equivalent. Transactions typically achieve confirmation within 30-60 minutes, dependent on blockchain mempool status.

Nexus Market operates a "No Bond" policy to lower barriers for skilled vendors. Vetting is conducted via reputation analysis from other markets and strict listing compliance checks. Vendors must enable PGP 2FA and provide high-resolution, original proof images for all listings. New accounts may be subject to longer escrow release times.

Disputes are handled by impartial moderators. If an order fails to arrive or is materially different from the description, the buyer may initiate a dispute. The moderator reviews all communication (which must be on-platform) and evidence. Decisions made by administration are final and binding.

The market enforces a strict harm-reduction policy. Prohibited items include Fentanyl/Carfentanyl, weapons, explosives, poisons, CSAM/CP, and violent services. Any vendor attempting to list these categories will face immediate termination and blacklist.

Tor circuits are volatile. If a link times out, initiate a "New Tor Circuit for this Site" via the browser menu (Ctrl+Shift+L). If the issue persists, utilize one of our alternative mirrors listed on the homepage. We monitor uptime continuously.

Legitimate support is ONLY available via the internal ticket system on the market dashboard. Never trust support handles on Telegram, Discord, or Reddit, as these are invariably impersonators attempting to compromise accounts.