Market Documentation

BlackOps Market operates strictly as a Tor Hidden Service (V3). We utilize a distributed backend architecture to ensure uptime and resilience against DDoS attacks. Access is only possible via the Tor Browser using authenticated .onion addresses listed on our Verified Links page. We do not operate on the clearweb; this site serves solely as a documentation gateway.

To eliminate account hijacking, Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) via PGP is mandatory. Upon login, the server generates an encrypted challenge string using your registered public key. You must decrypt this string locally to obtain the session token. Furthermore, all sensitive data (addresses, tracking numbers) must be PGP encrypted before transmission.

During registration, you are provided with a 12-word mnemonic recovery seed. This seed is the only method to recover your account if you lose your password or PGP key. Support staff cannot reset passwords manually due to our zero-knowledge database architecture. Store your seed offline securely.

BlackOps Market accepts only Monero. Bitcoin and other transparent ledgers are incompatible with our privacy standards. XMR utilizes Ring Signatures, RingCT, and Stealth Addresses to obfuscate the sender, receiver, and amount. This ensures that market interactions cannot be linked to your personal identity via blockchain analysis.

Deposits are credited after 10 confirmations on the Monero blockchain. This helps prevent chain reorganization attacks and double-spends. The average block time is 2 minutes, resulting in a wait time of approximately 20-30 minutes. Each user is assigned a unique subaddress for deposits that rotates after every transaction.

Funds are held in a market-controlled escrow wallet. They are released to the vendor only when the buyer marks the order as "Finalized" or the auto-finalize timer expires (default: 14 days for physical, 48 hours for digital). Established vendors with high trust ratings may be granted Finalize Early (FE) privileges, allowing immediate fund release.

If an order is not received, the buyer must open a dispute before the auto-finalize timer expires. This freezes the escrow. Moderators will review the chat logs (decrypted via market keys if applicable) and any provided proofs. Decisions are final. We recommend communication with the vendor before escalating to a dispute.

Always verify the PGP signature of the mirror list you are using. The market rotates mirrors periodically to mitigate DDoS attacks. A signed list is available on our Links page.

Vendor status is granted upon payment of a non-refundable bond (approx. $500 in XMR). This bond deters spammers and low-effort listings. Established vendors from other markets may apply for a bond waiver by providing signed proof of identity from their profiles on those platforms.