Operations FAQ

Torzon Market Access operates as the designated clearweb portal for the Torzon hidden service. Our function is to provide cryptographically verified mirror links, status metrics, and operational documentation. This ensures users can locate valid entry points to the marketplace ecosystem independent of network fluctuations on the Tor layer.

The Tor network utilizes a multi-layered encryption protocol known as onion routing. When accessing Torzon via our .onion endpoints, traffic is relayed through three randomized nodes (Guard, Middle, Exit). This architecture separates the user's IP address from the destination server, ensuring that no single entity in the circuit possesses both the source and destination data.

1. Install the official Tor Browser Bundle.
2. Launch the client and allow the circuit to establish.
3. Obtain a verifying V3 onion address from our Links repository.
4. Input the address into the Tor client navigation bar.
5. Authenticate via the platform's captcha challenge.

Account generation is anonymous. Users must define a unique username, a complex alphanumeric password, and a 6-digit numeric PIN for withdrawal authorization. Post-registration, it is mandatory to associate a PGP public key with the account profile. This key enables 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication) and remains the sole vector for account recovery.

Mirror integrity is guaranteed via PGP digital signatures. The market administration signs a timestamped message containing the current active mirrors. Users should import the market's public key (available on the verified Links page) into their keyring and verify the signature. A valid signature confirms the link list originates directly from the server administrators without interception or modification.

Torzon implements a defense-in-depth strategy. This includes strict separation of frontend and backend logic, PGP 2FA login enforcement, automated withdrawal pin authorization, and session timeout protocols. User OpSec is equally critical: disable JavaScript, encrypt sensitive data locally before transmission, and never reuse credentials across platforms.

Stealth Mode is a bandwidth optimization and privacy feature available to upgraded accounts. When engaged, it suppresses the rendering of all product imagery across the marketplace interface. This reduces page load latency significantly over the Tor network and mitigates the risk of visual eavesdropping in physical environments.

The platform supports settlement in Bitcoin (BTC) and Monero (XMR). Monero is the recommended asset class due to its RingCT (Ring Confidential Transactions) protocol, which obfuscates transaction values and sender/receiver addresses on the blockchain. Bitcoin deposits require 1 network confirmation; Monero deposits require 10 network confirmations for balance availability.

The escrow system functions as a trustless intermediary. Upon order initiation, funds are transferred from the buyer's wallet to a multisig cold storage wallet controlled by the market logic. Funds remain locked until the buyer confirms receipt of goods ("Finalize"). If the order is not finalized or disputed within the 14-day auto-finalization window, the system logic may release funds automatically.

No. Cryptocurrency protocols are immutable by design. Funds transmitted to an incorrect address or a deprecated deposit wallet cannot be recovered. Users must verify the specific deposit address generated in the 'Wallet' tab prior to every transaction. Manual credit is only possible if multiple deposits are sent to the same, currently active address.

Disputes must be initiated by the buyer before the auto-finalization timer expires. This action freezes the escrow release. The system opens a mediation channel between buyer and vendor. If a mutual resolution is not achieved, a market moderator reviews the transaction data, shipping evidence, and communication logs to adjudicate the final disposition of funds.

Torzon enforces a strict harm-reduction policy. Prohibited categories include weaponry, explosives, poisons, fentanyl (and synthetic analogues), human trafficking services, and CSAM. The platform utilizes both automated keyword filtering and manual moderation to enforce compliance. Violations result in immediate vendor ban and bond forfeiture.

Vendor status requires the posting of a non-refundable security bond ($300 USD equivalent) to deter spam and ensure merchant seriousness. Vendors must also demonstrate technical competence with PGP encryption. Established merchants with verifiable reputation metrics on other recognized markets may apply for a bond waiver via the support system.

Onion services may experience intermittency due to network congestion or DDoS mitigation. Torzon employs a Rotational Mirror System to ensure availability. If a specific endpoint is unreachable, users should consult the Links page for alternative mirrors. The directory is automatically updated to reflect the current active node topology.

Support infrastructure is strictly internal. Users must authenticate and utilize the encrypted ticketing system located on the dashboard. External communication channels (forums, chat apps) are not utilized for account-specific support to preserve user anonymity. In cases of credential loss, PGP-signed message verification is the sole method for identity provenance.