For privacy-conscious users – educational only

1. Only Use Verified Marketplaces

There are dozens of darknet markets, but most are scams or fakes. Some disappear overnight with users' money ("exit scams"), while others never deliver products.

To buy safely:

Use verified and established marketplaces

Get links from trusted sources only

Avoid new or flashy markets with no history

Best source for real links: Dread

Dread is the Reddit-style forum of the darknet:

Real user reviews

Up-to-date mirror links

Scam warnings

Vendor feedback

Link (Tor only): dreadyrc24qep6nt.onion

1. Current Trusted Marketplaces (as of 2025)

These marketplaces are known to be operational, escrow-protected, and community-vetted:

1. Tor2Door Market

General purpose (drugs, digital goods, etc.)