New Requirements for Vendor Registration
The Wethenorth Darknet marketplace rolled out a revamped vendor onboarding process in late August 2025, introducing several new requirements designed to improve vendor quality and reduce fraudulent activity.
Impact on Marketplace Quality and Safety
Key changes include: mandatory PGP key submission with minimum 4096-bit RSA during registration; a verified forum post on the Dread community sub confirming vendor identity; updated bond tier amounts calibrated to current XMR market value; and a mandatory waiting period between application and listing approval.