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BlackOps Access functions as the verified gateway for the BlackOps Market. We maintain the cryptographically signed directory of mirror links, monitor node uptime, and host essential PGP keys. This portal ensures users establish a secure connection to the legitimate marketplace infrastructure, mitigating the risk of landing on imitation nodes.

BlackOps Market is hosted as a V3 Hidden Service on the Tor network. Onion routing encapsulates traffic in multiple layers of encryption, routing it through a randomized circuit of volunteer relays (Guard, Middle, Exit). This architecture decouples the user's IP address from the server, ensuring network-level anonymity and censorship resistance.

Access mandates the use of the Tor Browser. Users must obtain a verified V3 onion address from our Links repository. It is critical to configure the browser to 'Safest' mode (disabling JavaScript) to minimize the attack surface before initiating a connection.

Validation is performed via PGP signature verification. Upon accessing a mirror, the server presents a signed message. Users must copy this message and verify the signature using the official BlackOps Public Key (available in pgp.txt). A valid signature confirms the server is controlled by the market administrators.

Yes. BlackOps Market enforces mandatory PGP encryption. This protocol is applied to Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) during login and the encryption of all sensitive communications, including shipping details. The platform will reject any attempt to transmit sensitive data in plaintext.

To maintain the integrity of financial transfers, the market never displays Monero deposit addresses in plaintext HTML. Instead, the address is encrypted with the user's PGP public key. The user must decrypt this block locally to reveal the correct destination address. This protocol prevents Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attacks from modifying the displayed wallet address.

BlackOps Market operates strictly on a Monero standard. Unlike Bitcoin, Monero utilizes Ring Signatures, RingCT, and Stealth Addresses to cryptographically obfuscate the sender, receiver, and transaction amount. This ensures that financial history on the blockchain remains opaque and untraceable, preserving user privacy.

Upon order initiation, funds are transferred to a secure market-controlled escrow wallet. The vendor is notified to ship but does not receive funds immediately. Settlement occurs only when the buyer marks the order as finalized or the auto-finalization timer (7-14 days) expires. This mechanism protects buyers from non-delivery.

Deposits require 10 on-chain confirmations before being credited to the user balance. This is a security parameter to prevent double-spend attacks and typically requires 20 to 40 minutes depending on network block times.

Prospective vendors must post a security bond (payable in XMR) and undergo a vetting process regarding their product listings and operational security. Established vendors from recognized markets may apply for a bond waiver by providing cryptographic proof of identity and reputation via PGP signed messages.

If an order is contested, a dispute ticket creates a three-party chat between the buyer, vendor, and a market moderator. The moderator reviews all evidence, including encrypted shipping logs and communication history, to render a binding decision. Funds are then released from escrow to the appropriate party.

Darknet infrastructure is subject to high latency and DDoS attacks. If the primary node is unreachable, users should consult the Links page for alternative mirrors. Our backend is distributed; loss of a single entry node does not imply system-wide downtime.

Recovery is strictly cryptographic. Users may initiate a reset via the login page, which generates a PGP-encrypted challenge string. This string must be decrypted using the PGP private key linked to the account to obtain a reset token. Accounts without a linked PGP key are unrecoverable by administration.