Operational Security (OpSec) Primer
Before accessing any hidden service, it is critical to understand that the security of the connection depends on the client-side environment. The DrugHub architecture relies on client-side encryption (PGP) and anonymous routing (Tor). Without proper configuration, these protections are ineffective.
Environment Configuration
Access requires the Tor Browser. Standard browsers (Chrome, Firefox) cannot resolve .onion addresses.
- Download Tor Browser from the official project site.
- Navigate to Settings > Privacy & Security.
- Set Security Level to "Safer" (disables non-essential scripts).
Network Access
Use a verified mirror link. Unverified links may lead to MITM (Man-In-The-Middle) nodes.
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Account Generation
DrugHub utilizes a high-entropy account generation system. You will be provided with a Mnemonic Seed upon registration.
Critical Security Warning
There is no "Forgot Password" feature. If you lose your Mnemonic Seed, access to the account and funds is permanently lost. Save this offline immediately.
PGP Authentication
For maximum security, enable 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication).
- Import your public PGP key into your profile settings.
- The system will encrypt a random challenge message.
- Decrypt this message locally to prove ownership of the key.
- This prevents unauthorized access even if the password is compromised.
Monero Settlement
The platform operates exclusively on Monero (XMR) to ensure transaction unlinkability.
Generate a sub-address for each deposit.
Wait for 10 confirmations before funds appear.
Transfers are obfuscated via Ring Signatures.
Order Escrow Protocol
Understanding the escrow state machine is vital for fund safety.
- Escrow: Funds are held by the market protocol.
- Finalize: Funds are released to the counterparty.
- Dispute: A mediator reviews the transaction log.
Never "Finalize Early" (FE) unless the counterparty has established significant trust.