DrugHub Wiki

New to DrugHub? These foundational guides will walk you through everything you need to know before making your first purchase on the DrugHub marketplace. We've organized these tutorials in the recommended reading order, starting with basic security concepts and progressing to cryptocurrency payments. Each DrugHub guide builds on the previous one, so we strongly recommend completing them in sequence.

The DrugHub team has designed these guides for users of all technical skill levels. Even if you've never used encryption or cryptocurrency before, our step-by-step instructions will help you understand and implement proper security practices. DrugHub's unique security model requires both PGP encryption and Monero payments, so understanding these technologies is essential for using our platform.

Each DrugHub getting started guide includes practical examples, screenshots (when appropriate), and troubleshooting sections for common issues. The Security Guide covers choosing an operating system (Tails vs Whonix), configuring Tor Browser correctly, and understanding basic operational security principles. The PGP Tutorial teaches you to generate key pairs, encrypt messages, and use digital signatures - all critical for DrugHub's passwordless authentication system. The Monero Guide walks you through acquiring XMR anonymously, setting up wallets with Tor integration, and understanding transaction privacy features that make Monero the only cryptocurrency DrugHub accepts.

DrugHub strongly recommends completing all three getting started guides in order. Each guide takes 15-25 minutes to read, and implementing the practices may take 1-2 hours depending on your technical background. This time investment is essential for protecting yourself. DrugHub cannot override these security requirements, and attempting to circumvent them will result in account creation failures or inability to make purchases. The marketplace is designed to be secure by default, which requires users to meet minimum security standards.

DrugHub offers several unique features that set us apart from other darknet marketplaces. Our Lab Verification Program, multisig escrow system, and passwordless authentication represent significant advancements in marketplace security. Understanding these DrugHub features will help you take full advantage of the platform's capabilities and protections.

The DrugHub marketplace was designed from the ground up with security and user protection as primary goals. Our team's experience operating previous successful marketplaces informed every design decision. These guides explain how DrugHub's innovative features work and why they matter for your safety as a marketplace participant.

DrugHub's Lab Verification Program represents the most comprehensive quality assurance system in darknet marketplace history. Over 90% of products listed on DrugHub undergo independent laboratory testing for purity, adulterants, and dangerous cutting agents. Vendors receive Gold, Silver, or Bronze verification badges based on their product quality, and DrugHub publishes aggregate testing data to help the community make informed decisions. This program has identified fentanyl contamination, dangerous adulterants like levamisole, and misrepresented products - information that literally saves lives. Understanding how DrugHub's verification system works helps you choose vendors and products with confidence.

The DrugHub multisig escrow system protects both buyers and vendors through cryptographic guarantees rather than trust. When you make a purchase on DrugHub, your payment goes into a 2-of-3 multisignature wallet controlled jointly by buyer, vendor, and the marketplace. Funds release when two of three parties agree - usually buyer and vendor when the order completes successfully. If disputes arise, DrugHub can mediate by joining either party to release funds fairly. This system makes exit scams technically impossible because DrugHub never has unilateral control over user funds. Our marketplace literally cannot run away with your money because the escrow architecture prevents it.

DrugHub's vendor program maintains high standards to ensure marketplace quality. Becoming a verified DrugHub vendor requires submitting product samples for laboratory testing, demonstrating professional communication standards, and maintaining proper operational security. Vendors pay application fees that fund our verification program, and DrugHub continuously monitors vendor performance through customer feedback and order completion rates. Poor performers face warnings, probation, or account termination. This selective approach means DrugHub hosts fewer vendors than permissive marketplaces, but every vendor on our platform has been vetted for reliability and product quality.

For users who want to maximize their security on DrugHub, these advanced guides cover specialized topics including air-gapped systems, hardware wallets, and sophisticated operational security techniques. While the basic DrugHub guides are sufficient for most users, these resources help high-volume buyers and vendors achieve maximum anonymity.

The DrugHub team recommends that all users understand basic security concepts before exploring these advanced topics. However, vendors and users conducting large transactions should consider implementing these additional protections. DrugHub's security model is designed to work with these advanced configurations for users who require them.

Advanced DrugHub security topics include air-gapped systems for key management and signing transactions offline, hardware wallet integration for cold storage solutions, and professional OPSEC practices for vendors and high-volume buyers. Air-gapped systems provide maximum security by physically isolating sensitive operations from internet-connected devices, making remote attacks impossible. DrugHub vendors who handle significant inventory values often implement air-gapped systems to protect both their operational security and customer data. The DrugHub marketplace architecture supports these advanced setups through transaction signing workflows compatible with offline signing procedures.

Hardware wallets offer another layer of protection for DrugHub users managing significant Monero holdings. These physical devices store cryptocurrency keys in secure chips that resist extraction even if the host computer is compromised. While DrugHub's escrow system minimizes the need to hold large balances, vendors with substantial earnings and buyers who pre-purchase XMR benefit from hardware wallet security. The DrugHub guides will cover integration between popular hardware wallets and Monero wallet software, ensuring you can maintain security without sacrificing the convenience of DrugHub's streamlined payment process.

Professional operational security for DrugHub vendors extends beyond technical measures to include behavior patterns, communication hygiene, and threat modeling. DrugHub vendors must protect themselves from multiple threat vectors including law enforcement, malicious users, and rival vendors. Our advanced OPSEC guide will cover compartmentalization strategies, secure communication protocols, physical security considerations, and incident response planning. These practices represent knowledge gained from years of marketplace operation and consultation with security professionals who understand the unique threats facing DrugHub marketplace participants.

While DrugHub provides comprehensive guides for marketplace-specific topics, several external resources offer valuable information about general privacy and security practices. The DrugHub team has vetted these resources and recommends them as supplements to our own documentation. These organizations have long histories of promoting privacy rights and developing tools that protect user anonymity.

The external resources listed below represent the best privacy and security tools available today. DrugHub users benefit from integrating these tools into their security stack. The Tor Project provides the anonymity network that makes DrugHub accessible, while Tails and Whonix offer complete operating system solutions designed for privacy. Monero delivers untraceable transactions, and GnuPG implements the encryption standards DrugHub requires. Together, these tools create a comprehensive privacy ecosystem that protects DrugHub users at every layer of their activity.