Knowledge Base

This site operates as a dedicated status monitor and mirror repository for the TorZon Market ecosystem. It provides cryptographically signed entry points and system metrics. We serve as the primary resource for obtaining verified .onion addresses, ensuring users connect to the authentic market infrastructure rather than malicious clones.

Connection to the TorZon Market hidden service requires the Tor Browser (torproject.org). Standard browsers cannot resolve the .onion TLD. For optimal operational security (OpSec), users must disable JavaScript (Security Level: Safer/Safest) to mitigate browser-based fingerprinting vectors.

Registration is open and requires no PII (Personally Identifiable Information). During account creation, the system generates a 12-word mnemonic seed. This seed is critical. It is the only cryptographic method to reset passwords or recover accounts. Administrators do not have database access to restore accounts without this seed.

Verification must be performed via PGP. TorZon Market cryptographically signs all legitimate mirror addresses. Users should import the market's public key and verify the signed message on the login page. If a signature is invalid or missing, terminate the connection immediately. Refer to our 'Links' page for pre-verified mirrors.

TorZon implements defense-in-depth architecture:
- Mandatory PGP 2FA: Available for all accounts.
- Session Pin: Required for withdrawals and sensitive settings changes.
- Anti-DDoS: Custom EndGame filters.
- Image Stripping: EXIF metadata is automatically purged from uploaded images.

Stealth Mode renders the marketplace in a text-only format. This minimizes data transfer footprint and eliminates risks associated with image rendering libraries. It is the recommended browsing mode for high-latency connections or maximum-security environments.

Bitcoin (BTC): Supported. Transparent ledger.
Monero (XMR): Supported & Recommended. Opaque ledger.
Monero utilizes RingCT and stealth addresses to obfuscate transaction amounts, sender, and receiver data. It is the platform standard for financial privacy.

TorZon utilizes a standard Escrow system. Funds are held in a platform-controlled multisig wallet upon order placement. Release occurs upon buyer confirmation or auto-finalization (14 days physical / 48 hours digital). Disputes pause the timer indefinitely pending moderator review.

Bitcoin: 1 confirmation required (~10 mins).
Monero: 10 confirmations required (~20 mins).
Wallets are ephemeral. Do not reuse deposit addresses. Verify confirmation count on a block explorer before submitting a support ticket regarding missing funds.

Buyers: 0% platform fee. Network mining fees apply.
Vendors: 4% final value fee on completed orders.
Withdrawals: Dynamic fee structure based on current mempool congestion/network load.

Vendor status requires a $300 USD bond (payable in BTC/XMR). This bond is non-refundable and serves as a sybil-resistance mechanism. Established vendors migrating from other markets may apply for a bond waiver by providing signed PGP proof of identity and reputation stats.

TorZon enforces strict ethical guidelines. Prohibited items include:
- CP / Exploitation Material (Zero Tolerance)
- Fentanyl / Analogues
- Weaponry / Explosives / precursors
- Poisons / Toxins
- Murder-for-hire services
Violations result in immediate vendor ban and account seizure.

In the event of non-delivery or product mismatch, buyers must initiate a dispute before the auto-finalization timer expires. This action locks the escrow. Evidence (logs, photos, tracking) is reviewed by support staff. Decisions are final and executed directly on the blockchain.