// KNOWLEDGE BASE

This portal functions as the primary authenticated gateway for DarkMatter Market. We host cryptographically signed .onion mirrors to guarantee secure entry into the network. By utilizing our verified links found on the Links Page, users ensure a direct connection to the market infrastructure, bypassing malicious nodes and ensuring data integrity via PGP signature verification.

Authenticity is verified via PGP (Pretty Good Privacy). The market's official PGP public key is available in the footer of this site. Every valid login page on the market presents a unique message signed by this key. Users must import the key into their PGP client (e.g., Kleopatra, GPG) and verify the signature. A valid signature confirms the server is controlled by DarkMatter administrators and has not been tampered with.

DarkMatter Market (est. 2023) is a next-generation decentralized marketplace built with a security-first architecture. Unlike legacy platforms, it enforces strict Monero (XMR) usage for financial privacy, utilizes a zero-knowledge proof system for transaction verification, and mandates PGP encryption for all sensitive communications. The interface mimics a Kali Linux environment for efficient, tool-assisted navigation.

Yes. PGP encryption is mandatory for Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) and for communicating sensitive delivery information. The market will not allow you to finalize an order without encrypting the shipping address with the vendor's public key. This prevents message interception and ensures that only the intended recipient can read the delivery details.

Anonymity is preserved through a multi-layer approach:
1. Network Layer: Access is restricted to the Tor network via hidden services (.onion).
2. Financial Layer: We exclusively accept Monero (XMR), utilizing Ring Signatures, RingCT, and Stealth Addresses to obfuscate sender, receiver, and amount.
3. Data Layer: No personal data is stored; all shipping info is PGP encrypted client-side and automatically purged from servers after order finalization.

Tor network latency or DDoS mitigation can cause temporary unreachability. If the main link kb3qx... is down, please return to this portal and try an alternative mirror from the Verified Links list. We rotate mirrors regularly to maintain uptime.

We exclusively accept Monero to guarantee user privacy. Unlike Bitcoin, which uses a transparent public ledger where transactions can be traced by chain analysis firms, Monero is fungible and private by default. Your financial history on the platform cannot be externally audited, tracked, or linked to your real-world identity.

All purchases are protected by a standard 14-day escrow. Funds are held in a secure, time-locked multi-signature wallet. The vendor is not paid until the buyer confirms receipt of goods by "Finalizing" the order. If the timer expires without a dispute, funds auto-release. "Finalize Early" (FE) is restricted to vendors with significant trust levels.

Each deposit request generates a unique integrated subaddress. Deposits require 10 block confirmations on the Monero blockchain (approximately 20 minutes) before appearing in your balance. Do not send funds from an exchange directly; always use a local wallet (Monero GUI, Cake Wallet) as an intermediary for OpSec.

Vendor status is a privilege. It requires passing a four-tier verification process: proof of history from other established markets, a technical security assessment, and payment of a 500.00 XMR bond. This strict vetting ensures only reliable, professional merchants operate on the platform.

We maintain a strict ethical code. Prohibited items include weapons, explosives, fentanyl and its analogues, child exploitation material, human trafficking services, and malicious software (ransomware/botnets). Violating these rules results in an immediate permanent ban and forfeiture of funds.

If an issue arises, users can open a dispute before the escrow timer expires. Our system uses an AI-powered engine to analyze transaction data and chat logs to provide an initial assessment, which is then reviewed by human moderators. This ensures fair and timely resolutions for both buyers and vendors.