Frequently Asked Questions

Drughub Market is a next-generation darknet marketplace architected for maximum operational security. Established in August 2023, it operates exclusively on the Tor network to facilitate the exchange of digital and physical goods. The platform distinguishes itself through a strict "Monero Only" policy and a pioneering passwordless authentication system utilizing PGP 2FA, effectively mitigating common credential harvesting attacks that plague older marketplaces.

Access is restricted to the Tor network. Users must utilize the Tor Browser to resolve our V3 .onion hidden service addresses. The primary entry point is drughub33kngovqzkhf6gqjyudzak44gcnfrrh4ukllicsuduraw3did.onion. Upon successful registration and login, the system assigns a unique private mirror URL to your account. We strongly recommend bookmarking this private mirror to ensure persistent access during periods of high network congestion.

Registration is streamlined but cryptographic. It requires a valid PGP Public Key. Navigate to the registration page, upload your public key, and solve the captcha. The system will then issue an encrypted challenge message. You must decrypt this message using your private key and enter the verification code. No email address, username, or other metadata is collected or stored, ensuring complete anonymity from the moment of creation.

DrugHub eliminates the vector of stolen credentials by removing passwords entirely. Authentication is performed via PGP Public Key Cryptography. When logging in, the server generates a random encrypted challenge using your public key. Only the holder of the corresponding private key can decrypt this challenge. This renders phishing attempts futile, as there is no static password to steal, and protects users in the event of database leaks.

Authentication of the market itself is critical. Every login page includes a message cryptographically signed with the market's official PGP key. You should import this key into your PGP software (Kleopatra/GPG) and verify the signature before entering any data. If the signature is invalid, you are on a phishing site. Additionally, always verify the URL against trusted sources like the main URL drughub33kngovqzkhf6gqjyudzak44gcnfrrh4ukllicsuduraw3did.onion.

To mitigate Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, DrugHub utilizes a proprietary Load Balancing System. Upon registration, a unique, rotating .onion address is assigned to your account. This 'private mirror' isolates your traffic from the main gateway. It ensures the market remains accessible to you even if the main URL is being attacked, and acts as a secondary verification method—phishers cannot guess your unique private URL.

We mandate Monero (XMR) due to its superior privacy technologies, specifically Ring Signatures, RingCT, and Stealth Addresses. Unlike Bitcoin, where the entire transaction history is public, XMR obfuscates the sender, receiver, and amount. This renders blockchain analysis ineffective, protecting the financial privacy of both buyers and vendors from surveillance. We do not support transparent ledgers.

Orders utilize a secure escrow mechanism. Funds are held in a market-controlled wallet or a 2/3 Multi-Signature setup. In a Multisig transaction, funds are locked on the blockchain and require 2 of 3 keys (Buyer, Vendor, Market) to release. This ensures no single party can seize funds unilaterally. Funds are released to the vendor only after the buyer confirms receipt or the auto-finalize timer expires without a dispute.

Direct Pay, or Finalize Early (FE), allows funds to be released to the vendor immediately upon marking the order as shipped, bypassing standard escrow protections. This privilege is algorithmically granted only to top-tier vendors with >95% positive feedback and significant volume. Buyers should exercise extreme caution and only use FE with vendors they trust implicitly, as the market cannot recover these funds in a dispute.

Vendor status is a privilege, not a right. Applications require a non-refundable bond (1-5 XMR depending on reputation) and a strict vetting process. Applicants may be required to provide proof of established reputation on other markets. New vendors enter a 30-day probation period with extended escrow times. This rigorous filter ensures only high-quality, professional vendors operate on Drughub.

We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for items that violate our harm reduction ethos. Strictly prohibited items include: weapons, explosives, poisons, fentanyl and its carfentanil analogues, child exploitation material (CP), and services related to fraud, carding, or assassination. Any vendor attempting to list these items will be immediately banned and their bond seized.

The standard escrow period is 14 days for domestic orders and 21 days for international. If a buyer does not dispute the order or release funds within this timeframe, the order will auto-finalize, releasing funds to the vendor. It is the buyer's responsibility to monitor this timer and request an extension from support if shipping is delayed.

Tor network latency is common. If the main link drughub33kngovqzkhf6gqjyudzak44gcnfrrh4ukllicsuduraw3did.onion is down, check the Mirrors page or use the signed backup mirror drughub72p6274m6ym6wjdlfh2zsxsxt6vbjslnmvs6xupyknycx2xyd.onion. If you have a registered account, always attempt to access via your private mirror URL. Ensure your Tor Browser is updated and your system clock is synchronized properly.

Support is available via the ticket system within the marketplace dashboard. Navigate to "Support" to open a new ticket. We typically respond within 24 hours. For urgent issues where the market is inaccessible, check our official thread on Dread or our Canary posts for alternative contact methods (Jabber/XMPP). Do not use clear-net email for support.