System Knowledge Base

This website acts as the authenticated entrance node for the Kerberos ecosystem. The Tor network is volatile; hidden services move frequently to mitigate DDoS attacks.

We maintain the Darktrain Express directory here—a list of cryptographically signed mirrors that are rotated hourly. This ensures you always have a valid path to the market without falling victim to phishing sites on the clear web.

CRITICAL SECURITY STEP: Never trust a link blindly. When you arrive at the market login page:

1. Locate the PGP signed message on the login page.
2. Import our official Public Key (available on the About page) into your PGP client (Kleopatra, GPG Keychain).
3. Verify the signature. It must return a "Good Signature" result.
4. Ensure the domain in your address bar matches the domain mentioned inside the signed message.

The Cataclysm Protocol is our proprietary automated defense system. It constantly monitors server integrity. If a physical seizure, root intrusion, or critical cryptographic failure is detected, the protocol triggers:

• Immediate shredding of RAM and temporary logs.
• Rotation of onion services to cold standby nodes.
• Encryption lockdown of all wallet daemons.

This ensures that even in a worst-case scenario, user data remains inaccessible to adversaries.

We operate a 2-of-3 Multisignature Escrow system. Keys are held by the Buyer, Vendor, and Market.

• Standard Escrow: Funds are locked until you mark the order as "Received".
• Auto-Finalize (AF): If you do not respond within 14 days (physical) or 48 hours (digital), funds release to the vendor automatically.
• Early Finalization (FE): Only available for vendors with "Verified" or "Elite" trust ratings. Requires buyer consent.

NO. We do not store user passwords or private keys. We do not require emails. If you lose your credentials, the only way to recover your account is via the Mnemonic Phrase provided during registration. If you lost that phrase, your account and funds are mathematically inaccessible. This is a security feature, not a bug.

To ensure the longevity of the platform and minimize LE attention, the following are STRICTLY PROHIBITED:

• × Hitman/Assassination Services
• × Weapons/Explosives/Poisons
• × Fentanyl/Carfentanyl
• × CSAM (Child Exploitation)
• × Doxing/Harassment Tools
• × Terrorism Funding

Violation results in an immediate IP/Account ban and forfeiture of vendor bond.

The vendor bond is $1,000 USD (payable in BTC/XMR). This acts as a barrier to entry for low-effort scammers. The bond is refundable upon retiring your vendor account, provided you have no outstanding disputes. Established vendors from other markets (Archetyp, ASAP, etc.) can apply for a bond waiver by providing signed proof of identity via PGP.

Yes. While optional for buyers, it is mandatory for vendors. We strongly recommend all users enable PGP Two-Factor Authentication.

How it works: Upon login, the server presents an encrypted message block. You must decrypt this using your private key to reveal the one-time verification code. This makes your account unhackable even if your password is stolen.