This document outlines the mandatory procedures for accessing the wethenorth-market infrastructure. Adherence to these protocols ensures end-to-end encryption and preserves anonymity. This guide assumes the user is operating within a secure environment free from local surveillance.

STEP 01 // Network Configuration

Accessing wethenorth-market requires the Tor (The Onion Router) network. Standard browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari) cannot resolve .onion top-level domains.

Download the official Tor Browser Bundle directly from the source. Once installed, set the security level to "Safer" or "Safest" to disable non-essential scripts. This prevents fingerprinting and client-side vulnerabilities.

STEP 02 // Connection Establishment

Use the verified wethenorth market V3 onion address below. This link is cryptographically signed and permanent.

Note: Initial connection may take up to 45 seconds due to circuit building.

STEP 03 // DDoS Mitigation & Captcha

Upon loading the market, you will encounter the mitigation shield. This system filters malicious traffic to ensure platform stability.

Queue System: If traffic is high, you will be placed in a priority queue. Do not refresh.
Captcha: Solve the rotating visual challenge. Ensure your clock is synchronized to UTC.
Session Timer: Inactive sessions are terminated after 15 minutes for security.

STEP 04 // Identity Creation

Registration on wethenorth-market creates a secure, encrypted container for your activity.

Username: Must not relate to previous online identities.

Password: Minimum 12 characters, alphanumeric + symbols.

Withdrawal PIN: 6 digits. Required for all financial outflows.

Mnemonic: 12-word seed phrase. The ONLY way to recover a lost account.

STEP 05 // PGP Implementation

To secure your account against compromise, PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is mandatory for vendors and recommended for buyers.

Navigate to User CP > Security. Paste your PGP Public Key. The system will encrypt a validation string which you must decrypt to confirm ownership. Once verified, enable "2FA Login".

STEP 06 // Wallet Initialization

The market operates using a centralized wallet system supporting Bitcoin (BTC) and Monero (XMR).

Generate a new deposit address in the Wallet tab. Note that addresses rotate after every deposit for privacy. Sending funds to an old address may result in loss. Monero (XMR) is recommended for its inherent privacy features.

Escrow Protocol Advisory

All transactions on wethenorth-market are protected by escrow. Funds are held by the market until the buyer confirms receipt of goods. Do not "Finalize Early" (FE) unless the vendor has an established reputation. Disputes are mediated by support staff based on transaction evidence.