ALL DARKNET MARKETS

> Complete Market Directory & Comparison_

Comprehensive overview of active, emerging, and defunct darknet marketplaces. Compare features, security implementations, and vendor ecosystems.

TIER 1: MAJOR MARKETS

Established marketplaces with proven track records, large vendor bases, and robust security features.

TorZon Market

ACTIVE

Launched: 2022

Established general marketplace with robust security and large vendor base.

Vendors: 5,000+

Cryptocurrencies: BTC, XMR

Key Features:

  • ▸ PGP
  • ▸ 2FA
  • ▸ Multisig
  • ▸ Escrow

Nexus Market

ACTIVE

Launched: Nov 2023

Security-focused platform with mandatory PGP 2FA and 30,000+ listings.

Vendors: 2,500+

Cryptocurrencies: BTC, XMR, LTC

Key Features:

  • ▸ Mandatory PGP 2FA
  • ▸ Escrow-only
  • ▸ Multisig

TIER 2: SPECIALIZED & BOUTIQUE MARKETS

Focused marketplaces with specialized offerings, stricter vetting, or niche audiences.

BlackOps Market

ACTIVE

Launched: Sep 2024

Boutique drugs marketplace with XMR-only payments and strict vetting.

Vendors: 1,000+

Cryptocurrencies: XMR only

Key Features:

  • ▸ Mandatory PGP
  • ▸ Auto 2FA
  • ▸ 2-of-3 Multisig
  • ▸ XMR-only

DrugHub

ACTIVE

Launched: 2024

Specialized pharmaceutical marketplace with vendor quality verification.

Vendors: 800+

Cryptocurrencies: XMR

Key Features:

  • ▸ Quality control
  • ▸ Vendor verification
  • ▸ Harm reduction

DarkMatter

ACTIVE

Launched: 2024

Emerging marketplace with modern interface and responsive administration.

Vendors: 500+

Cryptocurrencies: BTC, XMR

Key Features:

  • ▸ PGP
  • ▸ Escrow
  • ▸ Modern UI
  • ▸ Fast support

TIER 3: EMERGING & REGIONAL MARKETS

Growing marketplaces and region-specific platforms with smaller but active communities.

Vortex

ACTIVE

Launched: 2024

Growing marketplace with diverse product categories.

Vendors: 400+

Cryptocurrencies: BTC, XMR

Key Features:

  • ▸ Escrow
  • ▸ PGP support
  • ▸ Multi-category

WetHeNorth (WTN)

ACTIVE

Launched: 2024

Canadian-focused marketplace with local vendor emphasis.

Vendors: 300+

Cryptocurrencies: XMR

Key Features:

  • ▸ Regional focus
  • ▸ Escrow
  • ▸ PGP

OMG!OMG

ACTIVE

Launched: 2023

Russian-speaking marketplace, Hydra successor candidate.

Vendors: Unknown

Cryptocurrencies: BTC, XMR

Key Features:

  • ▸ Russian language
  • ▸ Escrow
  • ▸ Auto-dispatch

⚠️ HISTORICAL / DEFUNCT MARKETS

Marketplaces that have been seized by law enforcement or exit scammed. Listed for reference and education.

Archetyp Market

SEIZED

Launched: 2020

Major marketplace seized by international law enforcement in June 2025.

Previous Crypto: XMR only

Status:

  • ▸ Defunct - Law enforcement seizure

Abacus Market

EXIT SCAM

Launched: 2021

Exit scammed in July 2025 after years of operation.

Previous Crypto: BTC, XMR

Status:

  • ▸ Defunct - Exit scam

Hydra Market

SEIZED

Launched: 2015

Largest Russian marketplace, seized in April 2022.

Previous Crypto: BTC

Status:

  • ▸ Defunct - Law enforcement seizure 2022

MARKET COMPARISON CRITERIA

When evaluating darknet marketplaces, we assess the following key criteria:

Security Features

PGP encryption, 2FA implementation, multisig support

Cryptocurrency

Accepted payment methods and privacy features

Escrow System

Buyer/vendor protection mechanisms

Vendor Count

Number of active verified vendors

Uptime

Reliability and DDoS protection

User Interface

Ease of use and modern design

Support

Response time and dispute resolution

🛡️ SECURITY REMINDER

Always verify market mirrors through trusted sources. Use PGP encryption for all communications. Enable 2FA wherever possible. Never finalize early (FE) for untrusted vendors. Keep your OPSEC tight: use Tor Browser, Tails OS, and practice proper operational security.

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