Torzon Academy: Advanced User Handbook
The darknet is an unforgiving environment. One mistake in your Operational Security (OpSec) can compromise your identity. This comprehensive curriculum covers the three pillars of anonymity: Secure Environment, Cryptography, and Financial Privacy.
1. The Environment
Tails OS & Tor Config
2. Cryptography
PGP Keys & Encryption
3. Finance
Monero (XMR) Wallets
4. Buying Guide
Escrow & Logistics
1. Establishing the Fortress: Tails OS
The most common failure point for darknet market users is the operating system. Standard OS environments like Microsoft Windows 10/11 or macOS are designed to harvest data. They constantly communicate with central servers, logging app usage, location data, and even keystrokes in some telemetry configurations. Using Tor Browser on a compromised Windows machine is like locking the front door while the walls are made of glass.
STOP: Do NOT use a VPN with Tor
Contrary to YouTuber advice, using a VPN alongside Tor (e.g., Tor-over-VPN) often harms your anonymity. It creates a permanent money trail to the VPN provider, who can see you are connecting to Tor. If the VPN logs are subpoenaed, your ISP entry point is revealed. Trust the Tor protocol's onion routing; it is mathematically designed for anonymity.
Why Tails OS is Mandatory
We strongly recommend Tails (The Amnesic Incognito Live System). It is a portable OS that you boot from a USB stick. It forces all internet traffic through Tor and, most importantly, writes nothing to the hard disk. Once you shut down, the RAM is wiped, and no forensic evidence remains.
| Feature | Windows / macOS | Tails OS |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic Routing | Direct / Leaky | Forced via Tor Network |
| Digital Footprint | Logs saved to Registry/Drive | Amnesic (Wiped on shutdown) |
| Identity Leak | Telemetry, Advertising ID | Spoofed MAC Address |
| Torzon Safety | CRITICAL RISK | OPTIMAL |
2. The Language of Secrets: PGP
Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) is the backbone of darknet communication. Torzon Market requires PGP for Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) and for encrypting your shipping address. If you send your address in plain text using the market's chat or order form, you are exposing yourself to the vendor (who might be compromised), the market admins (who might be rogue), and law enforcement (in case of a server seizure).
You need software to manage this. On Windows, use GPG4Win (Kleopatra). On Tails, use the built-in "Passwords and Keys" utility.
Generate Key Pair
Create a new Certificate (Key Pair). Set a strong passphrase. You will get a Public Key (share this with vendors/market) and a Private Key (NEVER share this).
Import Vendor Key
Navigate to the Vendor's profile page on Torzon. Copy their PGP Public Key block (starts with `-----BEGIN PGP PUBLIC KEY BLOCK-----`). Open Kleopatra, go to Tools -> Clipboard -> Certificate Import.
Encrypt Message
Write your address in a text editor (Notepad/TextEdit). Copy it. In Kleopatra taskbar icon, select Clipboard -> Encrypt. Select the Vendor's Key as the recipient. The result in your clipboard is the encrypted message.
Visualizing the Encryption
Below is what your shipping info should look like before you paste it into the Order Form:
3. Financial Stealth: Monero (XMR)
Bitcoin (BTC) is not private. It is a public ledger. Every transaction you make is permanently recorded and can be traced by companies like Chainalysis. Using Bitcoin on Torzon puts you at risk of "taint analysis"—if your coins come from a KYC exchange (like Coinbase) and go to a darknet market wallet, your account can be frozen and your identity flagged.
Monero (XMR) solves this. It uses Ring Signatures, RingCT, and Stealth Addresses to obfuscate the sender, the amount, and the receiver. It is the only currency recommended for high-OpSec purchasing.
Monero (XMR) ✅
- ✓ Untraceable: Sender/Receiver hidden.
- ✓ Fungible: No "tainted" coins exist.
- ✓ Low Fees: Generally cheaper than BTC.
- ✓ Standard: Default for Torzon vendors.
Bitcoin (BTC) ⚠️
- ⚠ Transparent: Public permanent history.
- ⚠ High Risk: Requires CoinJoin/Mixing.
- ⚠ Slow: Mempool congestion delays.
- ⚠ Obsolete: Not recommended for privacy.
The "Clean" Acquisition Path
1. Buy Litecoin (LTC) on a regular exchange (fast/cheap).
2. Download the official Monero GUI Wallet or Cake Wallet.
3. Use a swap service (e.g., SimpleSwap, MajesticBank) to swap LTC -> XMR.
4. Send the XMR to your personal wallet first. NEVER send from an exchange directly to Torzon.
4. The Order Lifecycle
Once your environment is secure and wallet funded, you are ready to participate in the market. Understanding the Escrow System is vital to protecting your funds from scammers.
1. Vetting Vendors
Do not trust; verify. Check the vendor's stats. Look for Level 5+ vendors with >98% positive feedback. Read recent reviews to ensure they haven't "exit scammed".
2. Escrow Protection
When you pay, Torzon holds the coins. Only release (Finalize) funds when the product is in your hand. Never "Finalize Early" (FE) unless you are prepared to lose the money.
3. Dispute Resolution
If an order is late, extend the escrow timer. If it never arrives, open a dispute. Moderators will review shipping proof and buyer history to decide the payout.
Address Formatting & "Drop" Safety
Always use a clean format for your address. Use your real name (or the name of the person living there). Using fake names like "John Doe" on a package going to a house where "Alice Smith" lives is a guaranteed way to get the package seized by the post office.
123 Maple Avenue Apt 4B
New York, NY 10001
USA