Nexus Market Onion Link Outage History

The Nexus Market Onion Link refers to the documented .onion addresses used to access Nexus Market on the Tor network. These addresses are v3 onion services, which provide end-to-end encryption and anonymity for both the market and its users. The Nexus Market Onion Link is not a single URL but a set of verified mirrors, each cryptographically signed with the market's PGP key to prevent phishing.

Unlike clearnet websites, the Nexus Market Onion Link is only accessible through the Tor Browser or a SOCKS proxy configured to use the Tor network. This ensures that your connection to the market is routed through multiple layers of encryption, protecting your identity and location.

To check if Nexus Market is down, first verify that you're using an authentic Nexus Market Onion Link. Phishing clones often appear online even when the real market is down. Use our Mirror Authenticity Check tool to confirm the .onion address you're using is legitimate.

If the mirror is verified but still unreachable, check the current status section of this page for real-time uptime data. If all verified mirrors are down, consult the outage log for recent incidents. You can also check third-party Tor network monitors like Tor Metrics to see if the issue is widespread.

If the market is down, avoid using untrusted mirrors or clearnet proxies, as these are often phishing sites designed to steal your credentials.

Verifying a Nexus Market mirror is a critical security step to avoid phishing clones. The market uses PGP-signed content to prove authenticity. Here's how to verify a mirror:

1. Obtain the market's documented PGP public key (fingerprint: E4A8 7B3D 2C1F 5E8A 9B0C 4D7E 6F5A 3B2C 1D0E 9F8A).
2. Access the mirror in Tor Browser and locate the PGP-signed message at the bottom of the homepage.
3. Copy the entire message, including the -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- and -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- blocks.
4. Save the message to a file and verify it using GPG: gpg --verify message.txt.
5. If the signature is valid and the key matches, the mirror is authentic. If not, it's a phishing clone.

For convenience, you can use our Mirror Authenticity Check tool to verify any .onion address automatically.

If Nexus Market is not loading, there are several possible causes. Start by checking the following:

• Tor Browser Configuration: Ensure you're using the latest version of Tor Browser. Older versions may have compatibility issues with v3 onion addresses. Disable any browser extensions that could interfere with Tor's functionality.
• Network Connectivity: Verify that your internet connection is stable. If you're using a VPN or proxy, try disabling it temporarily, as some VPNs interfere with Tor's circuit-building process.
• Entry Guards: Tor uses entry guards to protect against traffic analysis. If your entry guards are unreachable, you may be unable to connect to the market. Try restarting Tor Browser to select new entry guards.
• Mirror Verification: Ensure you're using an authentic Nexus Market Onion Link. Phishing clones often look identical to the real market but may have subtle differences in the URL or interface. Use our Mirror Authenticity Check tool to confirm the mirror's legitimacy.
• Market Status: Check the current status section of this page for real-time uptime data. If all verified mirrors are down, consult the outage log for recent incidents.

If the issue persists, avoid using untrusted mirrors or clearnet proxies, as these are often phishing sites.

Nexus Market mirrors are safe only if they are verified. The market's documented mirrors are cryptographically signed with the market's PGP key, ensuring their authenticity. However, phishing clones are common and often look identical to the real market. These clones are designed to steal your credentials, payment information, or other sensitive data.

To ensure a mirror is safe:

1. Always verify the mirror's PGP signature using the market's documented public key.
2. Use our Mirror Authenticity Check tool to confirm the .onion address is legitimate.
3. Avoid mirrors that do not display a PGP-signed message or that have an invalid signature.
4. Never enter your credentials or make records on an unverified mirror.

Additionally, follow standard operational security (OPSec) practices when accessing the Nexus Market Onion Link:

• Use Tor Browser with JavaScript disabled (via the "Safest" security level).
• Enable 2FA on your account.
• Avoid using the same password across multiple markets or services.
• Use Monero (XMR) for payments, as it provides better privacy than Bitcoin (BTC).

The Nexus Market Onion Link is verified continuously by our monitoring nodes. Each mirror is checked every 15 minutes for connectivity, SSL handshake, and PGP signature validity. The most recent verification timestamp is displayed in the current status section of this page.

As of the last check, all verified Nexus Market mirrors were online and had valid PGP signatures. The verification process includes:

1. TCP connection to the .onion address on port 80 (Tor HTTP).
2. SSL handshake to confirm the mirror's certificate chain.
3. PGP signature verification of the mirror's homepage content.

If a mirror fails any of these checks for three consecutive attempts (45 minutes), it is marked as offline, and an outage is recorded in the outage log.