Knowledge Base

This site functions as the authenticated gateway for Blackops Market. We host the PGP-signed directory of active onion mirrors. We do not host the market infrastructure itself on the clearnet. Our primary directive is to provide a verified path to the darknet infrastructure, protecting users from man-in-the-middle attacks and clone sites.

Yes. Registration is currently open and free. We do not require (and strongly advise against using) email addresses. You will need a username, a strong password (alphanumeric, 16+ chars), and a withdrawal PIN. Post-registration, you must add a PGP Public Key to enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for withdrawals and account recovery.

Blackops Market operates explicitly on a Monero (XMR) standard. Bitcoin's public ledger allows blockchain analysis firms to trace transactions, de-anonymizing users. Monero utilizes Ring Signatures, RingCT, and Stealth Addresses to ensure mathematical privacy. We prioritize user OpSec over convenience.

All standard orders are processed via Escrow. Funds are deducted from your wallet and held in a multisig market wallet. The vendor is notified to ship. Funds are released only when you finalize the order or the Auto-Finalize timer (14 days for physical goods, 48 hours for digital) expires. This prevents exit scams and non-delivery.

FE status allows vendors to receive funds immediately upon marking an order as shipped. This privilege is reserved for vendors with 500+ sales and >98% positive feedback. Buyers retain no escrow protection on FE orders. Only use FE with vendors you have personally verified or who have impeccable reputation across multiple markets.

To mitigate spam and low-quality listings, a vendor bond is required. The bond is set at $500 (payable in XMR). This bond is refundable upon closing your vendor account, provided no active disputes exist. Established vendors from recognized markets (e.g., Archetyp, Abacus) may apply for a bond waiver by providing signed proof of identity via PGP.

If an order fails to arrive or is compromised, the buyer must open a dispute before the Auto-Finalize timer expires. This creates a tripartite chat (Buyer, Vendor, Moderator). Evidence requirements include full shipping logs and product photos (for quality disputes). Moderator decisions are final. Abusive language results in immediate forfeiture.

Import the Blackops Admin Key (available on the /about page) into your keyring (GPG/Kleopatra). When viewing a mirror list or signed message, verify the signature against this public key. If the signature is invalid or the fingerprint does not match, you are on a phishing site. Disconnect immediately.

Blackops employs a rotating mirror system with proof-of-work (EndGame) protection. If the main link is unresponsive due to network stress, utilize the private mirrors listed on this portal. We update these links every 6 hours. Do not use links found on public forums during downtime as they are likely malicious.