❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Catharsis Market is a darknet marketplace accessible via the Tor network. It provides a platform for anonymous transactions using cryptocurrency.

You need to use the Tor Browser to access .onion links. Download Tor from the official website (torproject.org) and use verified mirror links.

The market implements various security features including escrow, 2FA, and PGP encryption. However, always practice good OPSEC.

Visit the market through a verified onion link, click 'Register', and follow the registration process. Enable 2FA immediately after registration.

PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) is an encryption program that provides cryptographic privacy. It's essential for secure communication and 2FA on the market.

If you set up PGP 2FA, you can recover your account. Otherwise, you may need to create a new account.

Catharsis Market primarily accepts Monero (XMR) for its privacy features. Bitcoin (BTC) may also be accepted with built-in mixing.

When you make a purchase, funds are held in escrow until you confirm receipt of your order. This protects both buyers and vendors.

FE releases funds to the vendor before delivery confirmation. Only use FE with highly trusted vendors you have history with.

Shipping times vary by vendor and destination. Check vendor profiles for estimated delivery times.

First, check if it's within the expected delivery window. If overdue, open a dispute through the market's resolution system.

After finalizing an order, you'll be prompted to leave feedback. Honest reviews help the community.

This is an independent information portal providing resources about Catharsis Market. We are not directly affiliated with the market's administration. For official market support, use the support system within the marketplace itself.

Yes, we verify all onion links through multiple sources before listing them. Our monitoring system checks mirror status in real-time. However, always verify links using PGP signatures when possible, and never click links from unverified sources.

Our PGP generator creates demonstration keys for educational purposes. For actual market use, we recommend generating keys locally using GPG (GNU Privacy Guard) or Kleopatra. This ensures your private key never leaves your device.

We welcome contributions! Use our contact form to suggest guide topics or corrections. All submissions are reviewed for accuracy and OPSEC best practices before publication.

1. Ensure you're using Tor Browser (not a regular browser)
2. Check if Tor is properly connected (onion icon should be green)
3. Try clicking "New Circuit for this Site" in Tor Browser
4. Check our status page for any known outages
5. Try a different mirror link
6. If Tor is blocked, configure bridges in Tor settings

This usually indicates a phishing attempt! Verify you're using a link from our verified list. Real market pages have consistent styling. If you entered credentials on a suspicious site, change your password immediately.

Tor is inherently slower than regular browsing due to its privacy features. However, you can try: requesting a new Tor circuit, using a mirror with better response time (check our monitor), or waiting for off-peak hours.

Ensure you're decrypting with the correct private key. Check that the message hasn't expired (2FA challenges are time-limited). Verify your system clock is accurate. If all else fails, contact market support through their ticket system.