Technical FAQ

Nexus Market Access serves as the verified entry point for the Nexus Market infrastructure. We maintain an updated registry of cryptographically signed .onion mirrors, ensuring users can establish a secure connection to the marketplace. This static resource facilitates safe navigation and prevents connection errors.

Access requires the Tor Browser to resolve .onion top-level domains. For optimal security, we recommend disabling JavaScript or setting the security slider to 'Safer'. Always utilize the verified mirrors listed on our index page, which are regularly audited for uptime and cryptographic integrity.

Nexus Market employs defense-in-depth strategies including mandatory PGP 2FA for vendors, optional 2FA for buyers, logic-based CAPTCHAs, and proprietary anti-DDoS mitigation. All sensitive user data, including delivery addresses, is encrypted at rest using industry-standard algorithms.

Account recovery is strictly limited to ensure user privacy. You must possess the mnemonic seed phrase provided during registration or have a verified PGP key attached to your profile. Without one of these authentication methods, password resets are mathematically impossible due to our database encryption.

Nexus supports Bitcoin (BTC), Litecoin (LTC), and Monero (XMR). Monero is the recommended standard for all transactions due to RingCT and stealth address protocols, which ensure complete sender/receiver privacy on the blockchain and prevent transaction graph analysis.

Walletless Pay (Direct Pay) eliminates the need to deposit funds into a central market wallet. Instead, a unique invoice address is generated for each specific order. Funds are sent directly to the escrow address, reducing custodial risk and exposure to market-held volatility.

Nexus Market does not enforce a monetary vendor bond. Instead, we utilize a strict vetting process focusing on reputation, product quality, and operational history. This merit-based system allows established vendors from other platforms to migrate easily while maintaining high standards.

Escrow protects both parties by holding funds in a neutral state. For physical goods, the escrow period is typically 7-21 days. Funds are released to the vendor only upon buyer confirmation or timer expiration. Disputes pause the timer, initiating a moderator review of the transaction evidence.

We enforce strict ethical guidelines. Prohibited categories include CP, fentanyl/analogues, weaponry, explosives, poisons, and violence-for-hire services. The platform employs automated filtering and manual moderation to detect and ban non-compliant listings immediately.

Tor network latency or localized DDoS attacks can cause temporary connection failures. If a primary mirror is unresponsive, attempt connection via an alternative mirror listed on our Links page. We maintain redundant access points to ensure continuous availability.