Accessing Nexus darknet market via Tor
This section provides a verified access guide for safely entering the Nexus darknet market using Tor Browser. The instructions below assume usage on privacy‑focused operating systems like Whonix or Tails, where network traffic routes exclusively through Tor. Following this process ensures that your identity and metadata remain detached from standard clearnet services.
user@tails:~$ tor --version
Tor v0.4.9.2 (fully operational)
user@tails:~$ firefox http://nexus7...onion
> connecting to nexus market...
✓ secure handshake established
Step-by-step Nexus access tutorial
1. Install Tor Browser
Download only from the official Tor Project. Verify the GPG signature before installation.
- Use Tails or Whonix for full routing
- Automatic bridge connection when blocked
2. Connect via Onion Mirror
Visit only official Nexus mirrors. Cross‑check onion URLs with published PGP signatures before logging in.
- Avoid clearnet redirects
- Bookmark verified .onion addresses
3. Verify the PGP Fingerprint
Compare the market’s PGP fingerprint with the official key listed on the links page. This confirms authenticity and prevents phishing.
- Fingerprint check: mandatory
- Use encrypted chat or public keyserver
4. Encrypt Login Message
Before creating a new account, encrypt your registration message with the Nexus public PGP key to ensure authenticity.
- Never send plain text info
- Use PGP‑compatible mail clients
5. Setup XMR Wallet
Nexus supports XMR only. Configure a cold Monero wallet before use — CLI or GUI variants are accepted. Hardware wallets recommended for long‑term storage.
- No BTC accepted
- Escrow auto-release in 2 confirmations
6. Maintain OpSec
Use unique aliases, avoid reusing emails, clean metadata from all uploaded files. Never publish PGP keys tied to real identity.
- PGP re-encryption every session
- Rotate onion mirrors weekly
Nexus access topology overview
As the diagram shows, your traffic first exits the Tor client through an isolated circuit (bridge → guard → exit), reaching one of the nexus darknet market onion endpoints verified through PGP signatures. Each session establishes a temporary keypair for message authentication. This separation between access layers enforces perfect forward secrecy across nodes.