To access Nexus Market securely, follow these steps:

• Download and install Tor Browser v13.0+ from the official torproject.org website
• Set security level to “Safest” in Tor Browser settings
• Copy the verified onion link from this page (never use links from untrusted sources)
• Paste the .onion URL directly into Tor Browser’s address bar
• Verify the market’s PGP signature on first visit

Never use VPNs with Tor as this can compromise anonymity. Never access darknet markets without Tor Browser.

As of November 26, 2025, Nexus Market is ONLINE with 99.7% uptime.

The market maintains multiple mirrors to ensure accessibility. If one link is slow, try an alternative mirror from our verified links section. Always check this page for the latest status updates and working mirrors.

We monitor market uptime 24/7 and update this page immediately if there are any accessibility issues.

Nexus Market accepts the following cryptocurrencies:

• Monero (XMR) – Primary and recommended currency for maximum privacy
• Bitcoin (BTC) – Accepted but with privacy warnings
• Ethereum (ETH) – Available for select vendors (optional)

The market strongly recommends using Monero (XMR) as it provides superior transaction privacy and cannot be traced via blockchain analysis. Bitcoin transactions are visible on the public blockchain and may compromise operational security.

Nexus Market uses a Multi-Signature (Multi-Sig) Escrow system:

• When you place an order, your cryptocurrency is held in a 3-of-5 multi-signature wallet
• Funds are not released to the vendor until you confirm receipt of the product
• If there’s a dispute, market moderators can intervene with their signature key
• This prevents vendors from taking payment without shipping products
• It also protects vendors from fraudulent chargebacks

Never Finalize Early (FE) unless you have an established relationship with the vendor and understand the risks.

Yes, 2FA is mandatory on Nexus Market for all users.

The market requires Two-Factor Authentication to prevent account takeovers and phishing attacks. You’ll need:

• An authenticator app (Aegis, andOTP, or similar – never use SMS-based 2FA)
• Your account password
• The 6-digit code generated by your authenticator app

Important: Save your 2FA backup codes in a secure location. If you lose access to your authenticator app without backup codes, you will permanently lose access to your account.

The vendor bond for Nexus Market is €1,000 (approximately $1,080 USD).

This is a one-time, non-refundable fee that vendors must pay to list products. The high bond serves multiple purposes:

• Deters scammers and low-quality vendors
• Ensures vendors are committed to maintaining reputation
• Provides compensation pool for exit scam insurance
• Only 25% of vendor applications are approved after vetting

This strict vetting process is why Nexus maintains a high trust score and low scam rate.

To verify you’re accessing the legitimate Nexus Market:

• Check the PGP signature: The market publishes a signed message on Dread forums
• Verify the .onion URL: Compare against multiple trusted sources (this site, Dread, darknetlive)
• Look for the login phrase: Nexus displays a custom phrase you set during registration
• Check SSL certificate: Legitimate markets have valid V3 onion certificates
• Never trust links from Reddit, Telegram, or email – these are almost always phishing attempts

The onion link on this page is ✓ VERIFIED and updated November 26, 2025.