The Torzon Archive

Knowledge is the only true currency on the darknet. This comprehensive encyclopedia covers technical protocols, market terminology, and advanced operational security (OpSec). Read before you act.

1. The Darknet Glossary

The dark web has its own dialect. Misunderstanding a term can lead to financial loss or security breaches. Here is the definitive dictionary for Torzon users.

2FA (Two-Factor Auth)

A mandatory security layer on Torzon. Unlike Google Auth, we use PGP 2FA. The server encrypts a random code with your Public Key; you must decrypt it with your Private Key to log in. This proves you are the account owner.

Air-Gapped

A computer or device that has no network interfaces (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet). Ideally, your PGP private keys should be generated and stored on an air-gapped machine to prevent remote theft.

CoinJoin / Mixer

A privacy technique for Bitcoin. It combines multiple payments from different users into a single transaction to obscure the trail. Torzon recommends avoiding BTC entirely in favor of Monero to skip this expensive step.

Cold Storage

Keeping cryptocurrency in an offline wallet (paper wallet or hardware wallet like Trezor) rather than on the market. Never leave funds on Torzon longer than necessary.

DDoS Protection

Distributed Denial of Service. Torzon uses an "End-Game" rotational mirror system. If the main URL is attacked, users are redirected to secret mirrors via a Proof-of-Work captcha.

Escrow

The core safety mechanism. When you buy, coins move to a Torzon-controlled multisig wallet. They are released to the vendor only after you confirm delivery. If delivery fails, a Moderator returns the coins to you.

FE (Finalize Early)

A high-risk payment mode. The buyer releases funds to the vendor immediately upon marking shipped, waiving escrow rights. Only use FE for vendors with 1000+ sales and impeccable reputation.

Mnemonic Seed

A 12 or 24-word phrase generated when you create a crypto wallet. This is the only way to recover funds if your computer crashes. Never type this into a website.

Phishing

Fake websites that look like Torzon but steal your password. Phishing sites often pay for ads on clear-web search engines or spam Reddit. Always verify the PGP signature of the login page.

Tails OS

"The Amnesic Incognito Live System". A Linux distribution that runs from a USB stick, routes all traffic through Tor, and wipes the RAM on shutdown. It is the industry standard for safe browsing.

2. Market Mechanics & Orders

Understanding the lifecycle of an order helps you manage expectations and win disputes.

Order Status Lifecycle

  • PENDING: You have placed the order, but the blockchain has not confirmed the deposit. For Bitcoin, this needs 2 confirmations (~20 mins). For Monero, 10 confirmations (~20 mins).
  • PROCESSING: Funds are secured in Escrow. The vendor has received the order details but has not shipped it yet. You can still cancel the order for a full refund at this stage.
  • SHIPPED: The vendor has marked the item as sent. The "Auto-Finalize Timer" (usually 14 days) begins counting down. You cannot cancel now, but you can extend the timer.
  • DISPUTED: A problem occurred. The timer stops. A Moderator enters the chat to review evidence (photos, tracking). Funds are frozen until a verdict is reached.
  • FINALIZED: The order is complete. Funds have been released to the vendor. This is irreversible. Never finalize before receiving the product.

Vendor Trust Levels

Torzon assigns levels based on volume and feedback. Higher levels get privileges like FE.

Level Sales Req Feedback Privileges
Level 1 0 - 50 N/A Standard Escrow Only
Level 5 500+ 95%+ Reduced Commission (3%)
Level 10 (King) 2500+ 98%+ Finalize Early (FE) Allowed

3. Monero (XMR) Protocol

Bitcoin is a transparent ledger. Anyone can see your balance and transaction history. Monero is an opaque ledger. It is the only currency Torzon recommends for true anonymity.

Why Bitcoin is Dangerous: Chainalysis companies tag "dirty" coins from darknet markets. If you withdraw BTC from Torzon directly to Coinbase, your account will be frozen. XMR solves this by breaking the link.
Technology: Ring Signatures

When you sign a transaction in Monero, your digital signature is merged with past transaction signatures (decoys) pulled from the blockchain. This creates a "Ring". To an observer, all inputs in the ring look equally valid. They cannot mathematically prove which one actually moved the funds. This provides Plausible Deniability.

Technology: Stealth Addresses

Monero solves the "address reuse" problem. Even if you publish your standard address (starts with '4' or '8') on your profile, the blockchain never records transactions to that address. Instead, the protocol generates a unique, one-time "Stealth Address" for every single payment. Only the sender and receiver (via their Private View Key) can link the stealth address to the real wallet.

Technology: RingCT (Confidential Transactions)

RingCT hides the amount being sent. On Bitcoin, everyone sees "User A sent 5.2 BTC". On Monero, the amount is cryptographically committed but obfuscated. The network verifies that Input Amount = Output Amount + Fees, without revealing the actual numbers.

4. PGP Encryption Theory

Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) uses "Asymmetric Encryption". This means there are two keys: a Public Key (used to lock data) and a Private Key (used to unlock data).

Public Key

Like a mailbox slot. You give this to everyone. Vendors use it to encrypt messages specifically for you.

Private Key

Like the mailbox key. ONLY YOU have this. It decrypts messages sent to your public key. If you lose this, the messages are lost forever.

How Verification Works

PGP also allows "Signing". When Torzon sends you a message, we sign it with our Admin Private Key. You can use our Admin Public Key to verify the signature. If the signature is valid, it mathematically proves the message came from us and was not altered by a hacker or law enforcement.

# Example: Verifying a signed message in GPG

$ gpg --import torzon_admin.asc
> key 8F21... imported

$ gpg --verify message.txt.asc
> gpg: Signature made Thu 24 Oct 2024
> gpg: Good signature from "Torzon Admin"
# This confirms authenticity

5. The OpSec Bible

Operational Security is a mindset, not a software. Most arrests happen due to human error, not software exploits.

The 5 Commandments

CRITICAL: Violating these rules is the #1 cause of de-anonymization.
  1. Isolation: Never access Torzon on the same OS you use for Facebook/Gaming. Use Tails OS booted from a USB.
  2. Sanitation: Never upload photos directly from a smartphone. They contain EXIF data (GPS coordinates). Use metadata removal tools (MAT2) first.
  3. Compartmentalization: Maintain separate identities. Your Reddit username, your Torzon username, and your Jabber handle should be completely different random strings.
  4. Silence: Never tell friends you use the darknet. "Loose lips sink ships."
  5. Crypto Hygiene: Never send Bitcoin from an exchange (Coinbase/Binance) directly to a market. Exchange -> Personal Wallet -> Monero -> Market.

Legal Tactics: Controlled Delivery

Law enforcement may intercept a package, confirm contraband, and then allow it to be delivered to arrest you upon acceptance.

Signs of a CD:
- The mailman asks for a signature when usually they don't.
- The package appears opened and re-taped (with non-standard tape).
- A different courier than usual delivers the mail.

Defense: Never sign for a package you "didn't order". If forced to sign, leave the package unopened near the door for 24-48 hours. If raided, claim you were intending to return it as "Return to Sender".