Background
The Wethenorth Darknet marketplace updated its Bitcoin payment processing infrastructure in February 2026, reducing the number of confirmations required before funds are credited to internal wallets from 6 to 3 for transactions below a threshold amount.
Details and Context
The change addresses a common user complaint about Bitcoin's slower confirmation times compared to Monero. The update was accompanied by renewed documentation warning users about Bitcoin's privacy limitations. The platform's deposit page now includes a prominent comparison between BTC and XMR privacy properties.
Community Response and Implications
Community response was mixed. Some users welcomed the reduced wait time for BTC deposits. Others argued the change encouraged BTC use at the expense of privacy. Platform moderators clarified that XMR remains the officially recommended payment method and that the BTC update was primarily to reduce support requests related to delayed confirmations.