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Comparison of darknet markets
The purpose of this comparison is to keep an overview about the constantly changing phenomenon of darknet markets. The comparison in durability, success and security shall enable people to evaluate markets and make independent decisions before using them.
Current Markets
General and Statistics
| Name and Adress | Forum | Date of Opening | No. of Listings | Registration | 2-Factor-Authentification | Escrow System | Java Script, use of | PGP enforced | Security Incidents | Wallet Clearing (after finalized orders) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agora (http://agorahoo3yigtggf.onion/) |
yes (http://lacbzxobeprssrfx.onion/) |
2013-12-05 | ~4400 (Each quantity is one item.) |
Invite Only | Yes | Central Escrow | ? | ? | no | ? |
| BlackBank (http://wztyb7vlfcw6l4xd.onion/) |
yes (http://wztyb7vlfcw6l4xd.onion/) |
2014-01-31 | ? (Each quantity is one item.) |
Open | Yes | ? | ? | ? | no | ? |
| Evolution (http://k5zq47jpkhamu57j.onion/) |
yes (http://i25c62nvu4cgeqyz.onion/) |
2013-12-28 | ~2500 (Multiple quantities per item possible.) |
Open | Yes | Central Escrow Multi-Signature Escrow (optional) |
? | ? | no | ? |
| Outlaw Market (http://outfor6jwcztwbpd.onion/) |
yes (http://outforumbpapnpqr.onion/) |
2014-02-04 | ~320 (Each quantity is one item.) |
Open | Yes | Central Escrow | ? | ? | yes [1] | ? |
Securtiy Features and Incidents
| Marketplace | 2-Factor-Authentification | Escrow System | Java Script Usage | Open Source Software | Vendor PGP Enforced | Security Incidents | Wallet Clearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agora | Yes | On Site Wallet | No | No | Yes|no incidents | No | |
| BlackBank | Yes | Multi-Signature-Wallet | No | Yes | Yes|no incidents | Yes | |
| Evolution | Yes | On Site Wallet | No | Yes | Yes|no incidents | No | |
| Outlaw Market | Yes | On Site Wallet | No | Yes | Yes|no incidents | Yes |
Explanations:
| Criterion | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Marketplace | The name of the marketplace. |
| 2-Factor-Authentification | With 2-factor authentification you need to decrypt a with your private PGP key. This feature avoids successful phishing of your name and password. |
| Account Deletion Option | Can you delete your account on the marketplace? |
| Automatic Worst-Case Procedure | Will the site automatically shutdown if i.e. for a certain amount of time no admin is logging in? |
| Escrow System, Type of | Escrow should ensure neither buyers nor vendors scam each other. No escrow increases the probability vendors or customers scam each other. On-site wallets decreases this risk but unfortunately were abused in the past to steal bitcoins from users by hackers or admins (Atlantis, Project Blag Flag, Sheep, Silkroad 2.0). With Multi-Signature-Wallets 2 of 3 people (Market Admin, Vendor, Customer) must agree to the release of the money in escrow. |
| Java Script Disable (Forced) | Many people consider Javascript as a securtiy risk. Some sites force you to turn it off before entering their site. |
| Open Source Software | Is the software of the site Open Source (i.e. BitWasp [1]). Open Source Software is available for security assessment by external persons. |
| PGP in PMs (Forced) | Is the use of PGP obligatory in private messages? Writing unencrypted messages endangers you and other people. |
| Security Incidents | Bitcoins disappeared? Team members busted? Page hacked? |
| Wallet Clearing (after finished Escrow) | Will your on site wallet be cleared if all transactions are finalized? With Multi-Signature Wallets a unique address is created for every transaction. Only the exact amount if money is required. |
Minor Markets
Some dead, some in developement, some scams, some unknown.
(need to be integrated into chart if matured)
- Dream Market: http://ltxocqh4nvwkofil.onion
- The Onion Market: http://tom3j5jkjl7327oc.onion
- Black Bank Bitcoin Market And Casino: http://omo6o7akcampiryq.onion
- The Majestic Garden: http://2mybnercfcums5lj.onion Forum: http://bm26rwk32m7u7rec.onion
- RAMP: http://ramp2bombkadwvgz.onion
- Silkroad Reloaded: http://silkroadreloaded.i2p
- Ukrainian Psy Community: http://psyco42coib33wfl.onion
Dead Markets
Further Reading
Tor hidden services
- "Grams" - Darknet Market search engine, Bitcoin mixer, Vendor directory
- "All Markets Vendor Directory" - A Directory for Darknet Vendors
- "The Darknet Feedback Database" - Search by pgp key and known username. Includes BMR feedback db.
- "The Kingdom Forums" - General Darknet Market Forum
Clearnet
- List and Comparison chart of hidden Marketplaces TOR/I2P @ Deep Dot Web
- Comparison of current and dead darknet markets made by gwern.net
- Comparison of darknet markets by dnstats.net
- Subreddit for all Darknet Markets
- Wall of Shame List of markets to avoid on reddit.com/r/darknetmarkets