Knowledge Base

Blackops Market is a decentralized, sovereign trade network established in 2024. Built on a zero-knowledge architecture, it facilitates censorship-resistant commerce. The platform utilizes a distributed mirror system to ensure consistent uptime and employs strict cryptographic standards to protect user identities and communication data.

Access is strictly limited to the Tor Network via V3 Onion Services. Users must utilize the Tor Browser with JavaScript disabled (Security Level: Safer/Safest). Connection should only be established through verified entry nodes listed on our Mirrors Page, such as whb22lq4corftec7wgfpk7jczzxvnphjxqybnsjksomjihl2f5z2vqid.onion.

No. The architecture is designed to be stateless regarding sensitive data. Chat logs and order details are automatically purged from the servers after a set retention period (typically 14 days post-finalization). Shipping information is encrypted client-side via PGP and is never stored in plaintext on our servers.

Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) is the backbone of the market's security model. A 4096-bit RSA key pair is required for Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) during login, ensuring that compromised passwords do not lead to account theft. Furthermore, all vendor communications and address data are auto-encrypted to prevent interception.

Users must verify the PGP signature of the landing page against the official Blackops Market public key. The login page also displays a unique "Personal Phrase" and visual hash pattern that you set during registration. If these elements are missing or incorrect, terminate the connection immediately.

To mitigate Man-In-The-Middle (MITM) attacks where deposit addresses are swapped by malicious exit nodes, Blackops Market never displays raw deposit addresses. Instead, the address is delivered inside a PGP-encrypted message block. You must decrypt this locally to reveal the true Monero subaddress.

Bitcoin and transparent ledger cryptocurrencies expose users to chain analysis and identity correlation. Blackops Market exclusively supports Monero due to its robust privacy features, including Ring Signatures, RingCT, and Stealth Addresses, which ensure transaction confidentiality and fungibility.

The wallet daemon requires 10 confirmations on the Monero blockchain before a deposit is credited to your available balance. This process typically takes 20-40 minutes depending on the network hashrate. This delay is mandatory to prevent double-spend attacks and ensure finality.

Funds are held in a secure market wallet upon purchase. The vendor is notified to ship but cannot access the funds. Once the buyer marks the order as 'Received', the smart contract releases the XMR to the vendor. If an order auto-finalizes (typically after 14 days), funds are released automatically unless a dispute is active.

Finalize Early (FE) allows vendors to receive funds immediately upon marking an order as shipped. This status is granted only to vendors with extensive history (300+ sales, 98% positive feedback). Buyers waive escrow protection on FE orders and should only proceed with vendors they explicitly trust.

The checkout process utilizes a multi-vendor cart system. When submitting shipping details, the platform's engine automatically encrypts the text using the vendor's public PGP key before it is written to the database. This ensures that even in the event of a server compromise, shipping data remains unreadable.

Blackops maintains a high barrier to entry for merchants. Vendors must pay a substantial bond (refundable upon exit) and provide proof of reputation from other established markets (Recon/Dread verification). This vetting process minimizes the presence of low-quality or fraudulent sellers.

Disputes are handled by experienced moderators. If an order is contested, both parties must submit evidence (shipping logs, photos, communication history). The moderator reviews the encrypted chat logs and makes a binding decision to either refund the buyer or release funds to the vendor.

Strict harm reduction policies are enforced. Prohibited items include CP, weaponry/explosives, poisons (fentanyl/carfentanyl), and fraud-related services targeting individuals. The platform actively scans listings to ensure compliance with these ethical standards.

Tor network latency is common. If the main mirror is unresponsive due to DDoS or network congestion, consult the Links Page for alternative operational mirrors. Blackops employs a rotational mirror system to mitigate targeted attacks.

Account recovery is cryptographically enforced. You must possess your PGP private key or the mnemonic seed phrase issued at registration. Without these credentials, account restoration is mathematically impossible, as support staff do not have access to user passwords or keys.

Active users should utilize the internal support ticket system located in the dashboard. For pre-sales inquiries or login issues, refer to the communication channels listed on the Contact Page. Expect a response window of 24-48 hours.