Essential: this page deliberately publishes zero onion addresses. Phishing pages copy HTML perfectly but cannot copy the onion private key — so the 56-character v3 address is the only reliable authenticator.
Five-step verification protocol
- Bookmark one methodology source. Never trust screenshots, URL shorteners, DMs or search ads.
- Paste the candidate address into Tor Browser (latest stable, Safest mode).
- Allow 15–30 seconds for the circuit handshake.
- Match all 56 characters against your bookmarked source.
- On mismatch, install prompt or deposit-before-content: close immediately.
Anti-spoof checklist
- Reject addresses shared via unsolicited messages.
- Reject pages asking to install software or extensions.
- Reject deposits required before showing marketplace chrome.
- Treat any address absent from your bookmarked source as hostile until proven otherwise.
Failover order when a node is offline
Wait 5 minutes, request New Identity for a fresh circuit, then try the next bookmarked endpoint in order. Avoid rapid retries: aggressive refresh triggers rate limits and resembles a denial-of-service probe.
Continuity notes
Parameter or endpoint changes are only trusted alongside a dated, signed continuity note. A note more than 7 days late, or with a failing signature, is treated as a warning: pause funding and re-verify. See review process and disclaimer.
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