Feature table
Approximate public traits · not uptime scores
| Trait | Nexus | Archetyp | Abacus | Torzon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active since | 2023 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
| Escrow | 2-of-3 multisig | Standard | Multisig available | Standard |
| BTC | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| XMR | Yes | Yes (primary) | Yes | Yes |
| Notable focus | Physical + Digital modes | XMR-only privacy | Multisig backup option | EU-leaning vendors |
Market notes
Nexus Market
Launched late 2023. Dual Physical / Digital catalog, 2-of-3 multisig on most orders, BTC and XMR. Buyer mechanics are spelled out on how Nexus works. Setup path: access guide.
Nexus home →Archetyp
Longer-running Monero-only shop. Attractive if you refuse BTC entirely and accept a smaller catalog than Nexus. Standard escrow rather than 2-of-3 multisig.
Abacus
Multisig option with BTC and XMR. Often treated as a secondary market when people want another escrow-capable venue. Smaller vendor pool than Nexus in most categories.
Torzon
Newer relative to Archetyp; stronger EU vendor presence in community talk. Standard escrow. Use only if you independently verify its current onion elsewhere — this resource does not host Torzon addresses.
What to weigh
- Escrow design — multisig vs single-party hold
- Coins — XMR-only vs BTC+XMR flexibility
- Age and continuity — how long the brand has stayed online
- Catalog fit — Physical vs Digital needs
Tools (Tor, wallets, PGP) sit in the useful links directory, not as a competing onion dump.