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Archetyp or Archetyp market is a darknet market that was launched in May 2020.[citation needed] It operates on the Tor network and is therefore only accessible via a specialized browser. All transactions are conducted using Monero, a cryptocurrency designed to be private.[2]
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Type of site | Darknet market |
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| Available in | English |
| Owner | ASNT[1] |
| Created by | ASNT[1] |
| URL | censored.onion  (Accessing link help) |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Registration | Required |
| Users | 420,000[1] |
| Launched | May 2020 |
| Current status | Online |
History
editArchetyp is a darknet marketplace that has become one of the longest-running and most reliable platforms within the underground economy. The marketplace is known for its user-friendly interface and streamlined design, which enhances the overall user experience.
Archetyp has differentiated itself from many other darknet markets by exclusively accepting Monero (XMR) as its payment method. This decision was made to prioritize user privacy and security, as Monero offers better privacy features compared to other cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. By using Monero, Archetyp aims to provide a safer and more anonymous environment for its users, avoiding some of the privacy concerns and issues faced by other markets.
In addition, Archetyp has managed to avoid many of the common pitfalls that have plagued other darknet marketplaces. The platform's founders have taken note of the mistakes made by earlier markets and implemented safeguards to prevent issues such as fraud, vendor disputes, and security breaches. These efforts have contributed to Archetyp's reputation as a stable and trustworthy marketplace in the darknet ecosystem.
At the May 2023 IEEE Conference on Computer Communications, researchers presented an onion service popularity estimation algorithm which found that, after accounting for phishing sites, Archetyp Market was the most popular onion service website on Tor.[3]
Archetyp Market offers games and a lottery system which differentiate it from other markets.[1][4]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Archetyp: From Underground Hideaway to Digital Revolution and 420k Users". DarknetDiscussions.com. 2024-04-29. Archived from the original on 2024-09-01. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
- ^ "Archetyp Market Enhances Security Protocols". DarknetDiscussions.com. 2024-07-04. Archived from the original on 2024-07-04. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
- ^ Wang, Chunmian; Luo, Junzhou; Ling, Zhen; Luo, Lan; Fu, Xinwen (17 May 2023). A Comprehensive and Long-term Evaluation of Tor V3 Onion Services. IEEE. pp. 1–10. doi:10.1109/INFOCOM53939.2023.10229057.
Finally, the top 6 most popular core websites are Archetyp market, ROYALMARKET, DARKMONEY, VClub, dark.fail and ASAP market. The fifth website is a well-known yellow page and the rest are black markets. It shows that black markets are very popular on the Tor network.
- ^ "Historic Win: Archetyp Lotto Awards 514.865 XMR Jackpot". DarknetDiscussions.com. 2024-05-26. Archived from the original on 2024-05-26. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
