Operational Documentation

Torzon Market operates as a decentralized, encrypted commerce platform on the Tor network. It facilitates the anonymous exchange of digital and physical goods between vendors and buyers using cryptocurrency. The platform emphasizes operational security (OpSec) through forced PGP encryption, escrow services, and a wallet-less direct pay system option to minimize server-side risk.

The Onion Routing protocol (Tor) wraps your data in multiple layers of encryption. As your connection passes through the network relays, each node peels away a single layer of encryption, revealing only the next destination. The final exit node decrypts the last layer to deliver the data to the destination hidden service (Torzon). This ensures that no single point in the network knows both the origin and the destination of the traffic.

Access requires the Tor Browser (version 13.0 or later). Disable JavaScript (Security Level: Safest) for maximum security. Navigate to the primary entry node: dv4ozfq4533foeo6ux2jq5jrimfpq7iyvhc23xjqhomidesnmjysyfqd.onion. Ideally, verify the market's PGP signature upon loading the login page to ensure you are connected to the authentic server infrastructure.

Registration is open and requires no personal data. Users must define a username, a complex password, and a 6-digit withdrawal PIN. During registration, a mnemonic seed phrase is generated; this must be saved offline as it is the only method to recover a lost password. We strongly advise uploading a public PGP key immediately to enable 2FA.

Cryptographic verification is mandatory for strict OpSec. Torzon publishes a cryptographically signed message containing the current active mirrors. Import the Torzon Public PGP Key into your GnuPG keyring. Verify the signature of the message found on the landing page. If the signature is valid, the onion link is authentic. Never trust unsigned links from external forums or wikis.

Torzon integrates PGP 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication) which requires decrypting a unique challenge string to log in. We also utilize a mnemonic recovery seed system for account restoration, a separate PIN for financial operations, and 'Stealth Mode' for image-free browsing. The backend is distributed across multiple hidden nodes to prevent downtime and correlation attacks.

Stealth Mode disables the rendering of product images and CSS-heavy elements. This minimizes the data footprint of the session, significantly improving page load times over high-latency Tor circuits. It also reduces the attack surface by preventing the browser from parsing complex media files.

We support Bitcoin (BTC) and Monero (XMR). Monero is the recommended standard for privacy due to its ring signatures, stealth addresses, and RingCT, which obfuscate the sender, receiver, and amount. Bitcoin is supported via SegWit addresses but lacks the native privacy features of XMR; coin mixing is recommended if using BTC.

Standard Escrow holds buyer funds in a market-controlled multisig wallet. Funds are only released to the vendor upon buyer confirmation of receipt or auto-finalization after the timer expires (typically 14 days). Finalize Early (FE) is a privilege granted to high-reputation vendors, allowing funds to be released immediately upon dispatch. Buyers should exercise caution and check vendor statistics before engaging in FE transactions.

To prevent double-spend attacks, deposits require network confirmations before crediting. Bitcoin transactions require 2 confirmations (approx. 20 mins). Monero transactions require 10 confirmations (approx. 20-30 mins). Funds are held in cold storage wallets for platform security.

The standard vendor bond is pegged at $300 USD (payable in BTC or XMR). This bond is non-refundable to deter spam. The market commission fee is a flat 4% on all completed orders. Experienced vendors with verifiable feedback from other established markets may apply for a bond waiver through the support system.

Disputes can be initiated if an order is not received or is materially different from the listing. A moderator joins the encrypted chat between buyer and vendor. Evidence such as shipping tracking (if applicable) and communication logs are reviewed. The moderator has the cryptographic authority to sign the transaction, releasing funds to either party based on the findings.

Torzon enforces a strict harm-reduction policy. Prohibited items include CP, weapons of mass destruction, fentanyl/carfentanyl, poisons, and murder-for-hire services. Listings violating these terms are removed immediately, and the associated vendor accounts are permanently terminated and blacklisted.

The Tor network is subject to congestion and DDoS attacks. Torzon utilizes a rotational mirror system. If the main address is unreachable, utilize one of the signed fallback mirrors:
x33htky474572abnqhelse3ycveejfesh25symgm6oznfq35thtfukid.onion wtcbykkm5fvvpbyr6aw4w4yyyaq2maj5zouxkt27pbufzx6lyeome4ad.onion Keep your session active to maintain your slot in the queue during high traffic.