KNOWLEDGE BASE / FAQ

BlackOps is a decentralized marketplace hosted on the Tor network. We facilitate secure transactions between vendors and buyers using a hardened escrow system. We host verify mirrors and provide PGP-signed proofs of infrastructure integrity.

PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) is non-negotiable. It ensures end-to-end encryption for shipping details and private messages. Even if our servers are seized or compromised, encrypted data remains mathematically inaccessible to adversaries. It also facilitates 2FA login, mitigating password theft risks.

Import the BlackOps Admin Public Key. When viewing the /mirrors page, copy the signed message block. Use your GPG client (Kleopatra/GPG4Win/Terminal) to 'Verify Signature'. If the signature is valid and matches our key ID, the link is authentic.

Bitcoin's ledger is public and transparent. Chain analysis firms can trace BTC transactions to real-world identities. Monero (XMR) uses ring signatures, RingCT, and stealth addresses to obfuscate sender, receiver, and amount. We prioritize user OpSec over convenience.

Monero deposits require 10 confirmations on the blockchain before crediting. This prevents double-spend attacks and reorganization issues. Average time is 20-30 minutes. Do not open a ticket until 60 minutes have passed since the transaction was broadcast.

Standard Escrow: Funds are held by the market until the buyer confirms receipt. This is the default and safest method.

Finalize Early (FE): Funds are released to the vendor immediately upon dispatch marking. Only available to vendors with >98% positive feedback and significant volume. Use FE only with vendors you implicitly trust.

If an order does not arrive or is invalid, the buyer may open a dispute before the auto-finalize timer expires. Moderators review chat logs, vendor T&C, and transaction history. Decisions are final. Ensure all communication happens strictly within the order chat.

Vendor status requires a $500 USD (paid in XMR) bond. This bond is refundable upon exit if no unresolved disputes remain. Established vendors from other markets (Recon verified) may apply for a bond waiver via the support ticket system.