Platform Documentation

DrugHub Link operates as the verified directory for the marketplace ecosystem. It provides real-time status monitoring and PGP-signed onion mirrors, enabling users to establish a secure, authenticated connection to the DrugHub Market infrastructure. All links listed are cryptographically verified against the market's master key.

The platform employs a strict Zero-Knowledge authentication protocol. Traditional usernames and passwords are deprecated. Users register a PGP public key and authenticate by decrypting a cryptographically generated challenge (nonce). This architecture ensures that account access is mathematically impossible without possession of the corresponding private key.

The Load Balanced Decentralized Network (LDN) generates a unique, private .onion entry node for every user account. This segregates traffic flows to mitigate DDoS attacks and eliminate single points of failure. Users verify their session authenticity by confirming their specific private URL matches the one assigned to their profile.

Monero is the exclusive settlement currency for DrugHub Market due to its opaque blockchain architecture. Through the use of Ring Signatures, RingCT, and Stealth Addresses, XMR completely obfuscates the sender, receiver, and transaction amount. Transparent ledgers like Bitcoin are not supported due to insufficient privacy guarantees.

Funds are held in a 2-of-3 Multisignature Escrow wallet. The three key holders are the Buyer, the Vendor, and the Market Administrator. Releasing funds requires digital signatures from two parties. This ensures no single party can seize funds unilaterally, protecting both buyer and vendor during the transaction lifecycle.

Deposit crediting occurs automatically after 10 confirmations on the Monero blockchain (approximately 20-30 minutes). Withdrawals are batched and processed manually by senior staff within a 24-hour window. This "cold storage" policy is a security measure to prevent automated wallet drainage.

Vendor applicants undergo a rigorous verification process. This includes chemical analysis of product samples by market staff, proof of stock verification, and cross-referencing reputation data from established platforms. A substantial vendor bond (1-5 XMR) is held in escrow to deter malpractice.

Disputes may be initiated if an order is not received or deviates from the listing description. The dispute window is open for 14 days post-dispatch. Moderators review encrypted communication logs and transaction proof before signing the transaction to release funds to the rightful party.

DrugHub adheres to a strict harm reduction philosophy. Prohibited listings include weaponry/explosives, fentanyl and its analogs, poisons, CP, and services related to violence. Any vendor attempting to list these items faces immediate ban and forfeiture of their bond.

Verification is cryptographic. Users should import the DrugHub Market public key and verify the digital signature of any mirror URL before use. DrugHub Link aggregates only verified, signed mirrors to maintain the integrity of the connection.