Access Protocols
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for interacting with the DarkMatter Market ecosystem. Follow these directives to ensure network integrity and personal anonymity.
1. Environment Configuration
Accessing the DarkMatter onion network requires a specifically configured Tor environment. Standard web browsers are incompatible with the .onion protocol.
Browser Setup
Download the latest Tor Browser release. Verify the GPG signature of the installer to ensure file integrity.
Security Level
Navigate to Settings > Privacy. Set Security Level to 'Safer' or 'Safest' to disable non-essential scripts.
2. Establish Connection
Utilize the official V3 address to connect. Authenticity is critical; always ensure you are using the signed DarkMatter market link.
STATUS: Active V3 Onion Service. Latency may vary based on Tor circuit route.
3. Identity Initialization
Upon reaching the landing page, complete the captcha challenge. Proceed to account registration. The DarkMatter market architecture enforces strict data minimization.
- > Username: Must be unique. Do not use handles associated with clearweb identities.
- > Password: Use a high-entropy string generated locally.
- > PIN: Required for all financial withdrawals and order finalization.
- > Mnemonic: CRITICAL. This 12-word phrase is the only method to recover a lost account. It is never stored on our servers.
4. Cryptographic Verification
Security is a shared responsibility. Immediately after login, navigate to User Settings to configure PGP encryption.
Add your public PGP key to your profile. This enables Two-Factor Authentication (2FA). When 2FA is active, the system will challenge you to decrypt a random message upon every login, mathematically proving account ownership.
5. Wallet Funding
The platform operates on a decentralized ledger system. Navigate to the Wallet tab to generate a unique deposit address.
RECOMMENDATION: We strongly advocate for the use of Monero (XMR) for all transactions due to its inherent privacy features (Ring Signatures, Stealth Addresses). Bitcoin (BTC) is supported but requires external mixing for adequate anonymity.