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This portal operates as the verified gateway and technical documentation hub for the DrugHub hidden service. We provide PGP-signed mirrors to mitigate phishing attacks and offer detailed documentation on market protocols. This site is not the marketplace itself but the secure entry point to the Tor network infrastructure. All links provided here are cryptographically signed.
DrugHub utilizes V3 .onion hidden services. This architecture routes traffic through three random nodes (Guard, Middle, Exit/Rendezvous) within the Tor network, applying layers of encryption at each step. This ensures neither the client nor the server knows the other's physical IP address. V3 addresses use ed25519 cryptography for enhanced security against brute-force discovery and impersonation.
Access requires the official Tor Browser. We mandate disabling JavaScript (Security Level: Safest) for maximum anonymity to prevent browser fingerprinting and XSS exploits. Users should verify the PGP signature of the landing page before entering any credentials.
Upon loading the login gateway, the server presents a PGP-signed message block containing the current timestamp and active onion URL. Users must import the DrugHub Admin Public Key into their GPG keychain (e.g., Kleopatra) and verify this signature. A valid signature confirms you are connected to the authentic server and not a Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) phishing proxy. ALWAYS VERIFY SIGNATURES.
Darknet markets carry inherent risks. User Operational Security (OpSec) is paramount. Mandatory practices include: using a dedicated OS like Tails, encrypting all sensitive communication via PGP locally (never on-site), refraining from sharing personal identifiers, and treating all devices as potentially compromised. We provide the platform; you provide the discipline.
DrugHub employs a Zero-Knowledge authentication protocol. We do not store user passwords. Registration involves uploading a PGP Public Key. To log in, the server encrypts a unique nonce/challenge to your public key. You must decrypt this locally with your private key and return the plaintext code. This eliminates the risk of credential dumping via SQL injection.
Bitcoin (BTC) relies on a transparent public ledger, making transactions traceable via chain analysis. DrugHub exclusively accepts Monero (XMR). XMR enforces privacy via Ring Signatures (hiding the sender), RingCT (hiding amounts), and Stealth Addresses (hiding the receiver), rendering transactions mathematically untraceable.
Funds are not held in a central hot wallet. They are deposited into a multisig address generated by three keys: Buyer, Vendor, and Market. Releasing funds requires 2 of 3 signatures. This prevents unilateral theft by the market and ensures vendors cannot exit-scam without delivering goods. In a dispute, the Market acts as the third signatory to direct funds.
We utilize a decentralized Link Directory Node (LDN) system. If a specific mirror is targeted by DDoS, it is cycled out of rotation. Users should consult the Mirrors page on this portal to retrieve currently active, PGP-signed V3 onion links. We recommend keeping a local backup of our signed mirrors list.
Primary support is handled via the internal encrypted ticket system for registered users. For account recovery or access issues, users may contact support via the Jabber/XMPP handle listed on the Contact page. Support personnel will NEVER ask for your private keys or mnemonic seed.
Yes. To foster transparency, 'Guest Mode' allows users to view listings, vendor feedback scores, and pricing data without registration. However, strict PGP authentication is required to access order placement, messaging, and user profile settings.
Vendor applications undergo rigorous vetting. A refundable security bond (1-5 XMR) is required to deter spam and low-effort vendors. This bond is held in escrow and returned only after the vendor ceases operations and resolves all outstanding orders/disputes.
To mitigate the risk of server compromise, DrugHub maintains minimal funds in hot wallets. The majority of funds are kept in air-gapped cold storage. Consequently, withdrawals are processed in batches by admin staff, typically within 24 hours. This protocol prevents automated draining of market funds.
We strictly prohibit items that attract excessive law enforcement attention or cause indiscriminate harm. Bans include: weaponry/explosives, fentanyl and analogues, poisons, CP, and fraud-related data (carding/dox). We facilitate the trade of pharmaceuticals and chemical compounds only.
Disputes can be triggered by the buyer before the auto-finalize timer expires. A moderator enters the encrypted chat to review evidence (shipping logs, communication). The moderator then applies the third signature to the multisig transaction to release funds to the rightful party based on the findings.