Apocalypse Market FAQ

Apocalypse Market is a secure multivendor marketplace launched in September 2022. It features escrow protection, multisig transactions, and supports both Bitcoin and Monero payments. The platform prioritizes security with mandatory PGP encryption and 2FA.

You need the Tor Browser to access the .onion URL. Download Tor from torproject.org, then navigate to the official onion address. Always verify you're using the correct URL to avoid phishing sites.

Yes, buyer registration is completely free. Vendors must pay a $300 bond to start selling, which helps prevent scammers from operating on the platform.

When you place an order, funds are held securely by the market until you confirm receipt. This protects buyers from vendors who don't ship and vendors from chargebacks. Never finalize early unless explicitly permitted.

Apocalypse Market accepts Bitcoin (BTC) and Monero (XMR). Monero is recommended for enhanced privacy as it offers untraceable transactions by default.

Multisig (multi-signature) requires multiple parties to sign off on transactions. This adds an extra layer of security, ensuring that funds can only be released when both buyer and vendor (or market) agree.

PGP encryption ensures that sensitive information like addresses can only be read by the intended recipient. All communications containing personal details must be encrypted for your safety.

The Tor network can be slow. Wait and retry. If persistent, check if the market is under DDoS attack on Dread forums. Never use non-official mirror links as they may be phishing sites.

Use the password recovery option with your PGP key. This is why setting up PGP during registration is mandatory - it's your backup authentication method.