Tools & resources

Useful links directory

Tor, OS installs, wallets, PGP, and privacy utilities. This is not a Nexus onion roster — those stay on home and mirrors. Market name comparisons: top-markets.

Security tools

Software most buyers actually need

Tor Browser

Gateway to .onion sites. Download only from the Tor Project.

torproject.org → Our Tor guide →

Tails OS

Amnesic live OS; all traffic forced through Tor.

tails.net → Our Tails guide →

Whonix

VM-based Tor gateway for desktop privacy setups.

whonix.org →

GnuPG / Kleopatra

Encrypt messages and verify signed announcements.

gnupg.org → Our PGP guide →

VeraCrypt

Encrypted volumes for keys and notes.

veracrypt.fr →

KeePassXC

Offline password manager for unique market logins.

keepassxc.org →

Cryptocurrency

Wallets and non-custodial paths

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Monero (XMR)

Default privacy coin on many markets, including Nexus.

getmonero.org → Our Monero guide →

Feather Wallet

Lightweight desktop Monero wallet.

featherwallet.org →

Bitcoin / Electrum

BTC is accepted on Nexus but leaves a public trail. Electrum is a common desktop wallet.

electrum.org →

Bisq

Decentralized desktop exchange; no account signup.

bisq.network →

Privacy extras

Optional clearnet-side tools — Tor still handles .onion access

Mullvad VPN

Account-number login; cash and crypto accepted.

mullvad.net →

IVPN

Privacy VPN with Monero payment options.

ivpn.net →

DuckDuckGo

Search without personalized tracking profiles.

duckduckgo.com →

Encrypted email

Proton Mail

End-to-end encrypted mail; Tor-friendly.

proton.me →

Tuta

Encrypted mail with a free tier.

tuta.com →

Keep market identities off personal clearnet mail. Encrypt sensitive text with PGP even when the provider claims E2E.

Forums

Dread

Darknet discussion board — market threads and vendor talk. Use a unique forum nick.

Privacy-leaning hosting

Njalla

Privacy-oriented domain registration; crypto accepted.

njal.la →

1984 Hosting

Icelandic host with crypto payment options.

1984hosting.com →

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This directory stops at tools. Onions are maintained on home and mirrors.