Market Architecture
Nexus Market Onion operates on a custom-built, decentralized infrastructure designed for resilience and anonymity. We prioritize operational security (OpSec) and user privacy through forced PGP encryption and Monero integration.
Infrastructure & Codebase
Unlike many generic marketplaces, nexus market utilizes a proprietary codebase written from scratch. This eliminates common vulnerabilities found in public market scripts. Our backend infrastructure is distributed across multiple geographical locations, ensuring that the nexus onion service remains accessible even during targeted DDoS attacks.
We employ an aggressive auto-scaling architecture for our Tor nodes. This ensures low latency and high throughput for users accessing the market, regardless of network congestion. The system is designed to handle high concurrency, supporting thousands of simultaneous connections without degradation of service.
Database integrity is maintained via real-time encrypted replication. However, to minimize data liability, all transaction records are subject to a strict retention policy, automatically purging sensitive data 14 days after order finalization.
Security Implementation
PGP Enforcement
Nexus enforces PGP 2FA for all vendor accounts and administrative actions. While optional for buyers, we strongly recommend PGP encryption for all communication. Our internal messaging system auto-encrypts draft messages.
Walletless Mode
To mitigate the risk of centralized wallet seizures, Nexus supports a "Direct Pay" mode. Buyers send funds directly to a unique, order-specific address that forwards to the vendor upon finalization, reducing market-held funds.
Conflict Resolution
Dispute resolution is handled by impartial moderators. Logs are retained only for the duration of the active order. Once finalized or resolved, chat logs are cryptographically shredded.
Anti-Phishing
Users verify mirrors via PGP signed messages (/mirrors.txt). We utilize unique login phrases and strict session management to prevent session hijacking and Man-in-the-Middle attacks.
Financial Spec
1 Confirmation required. Mixer recommended.
10 Confirmations. Native obfuscation.
6 Confirmations. Fast settlement.
Escrow Logic
- Standard Escrow Default
- Auto-Finalize (Physical) 14 Days
- Auto-Finalize (Digital) 48 Hours
- Finalize Early (FE) Trusted Only
- Extension Request +7 Days
Restricted Goods
Harm reduction is paramount. The following items result in immediate vendor ban:
Interface Preview
v2.4.1-stable
DDoS Mitigation & Login
Captcha implementation and queue system.
User Control Panel
Order tracking, wallet management, and PGP keys.
Account Creation
Mnemonic generation and PIN setup.
Market Listings
Advanced filtering by origin and category.
Access Nexus Market
Always verify the PGP signature of the onion address before logging in. Use the mirrors below for redundancy.