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The WeTheNorth marketplace is a Canadian-exclusive darknet market launched in July 2021. This market serves only Canadian citizens and permanent residents, providing a secure platform for domestic trading. The platform implements mandatory security (PGP encryption, 2FA) and accepts Monero (XMR) for privacy. Features include 9,000+ listings from 260+ verified Canadian vendors.

No. This marketplace exclusively serves Canadian citizens and permanent residents. During registration, users must verify Canadian residency. The market ships only within Canada. Non-Canadians attempting to register will be denied access. This Canadian-only policy reduces customs risks and creates a safer community.

This marketplace accepts both Monero (XMR) and Bitcoin (BTC), though Monero is strongly recommended. Monero provides superior privacy through ring signatures, stealth addresses, and RingCT technology. The market generates unique Monero subaddresses for each transaction. Bitcoin transactions require 2 confirmations, while Monero requires 10 confirmations.

Yes, absolutely. This marketplace requires mandatory PGP encryption for all communications. You must upload your PGP public key during registration. All messages, shipping addresses, and sensitive data must be PGP-encrypted. The platform automatically rejects unencrypted communications to protect users.

This marketplace uses 2-of-3 multi-signature escrow to protect buyers and vendors. When you order, your Monero goes into escrow requiring two parties (buyer, vendor, or admin) to release funds. Money stays in escrow until you confirm product receipt. If disputes arise, market arbitration resolves issues fairly.

Your mnemonic is a 24-word recovery phrase shown ONCE during registration. Write it down immediately - it's your only way to recover your account if you forget your password or PIN. If you lose both your PIN and mnemonic, account recovery is impossible and you'll lose access to funds in escrow.

Visit our Access page for current verified marketplace mirrors. All onion links are verified through PGP signatures and monitored for uptime. Always verify the marketplace PGP signature before entering credentials. Only get links from trusted sources like DREAD, Dark.Eye, or verified clearnet sites.

Marketplace vendors typically ship within 1-3 business days. Canadian domestic shipping through Canada Post Express usually takes 2-5 days. Timelines vary by vendor and location. Check individual vendor profiles for specific shipping times. All shipments stay within Canada for maximum security.

The market implements industry-leading security: mandatory PGP encryption, mandatory 2FA authentication, escrow protection, and Monero privacy. The marketplace has operated safely since 2021 with 99.9% uptime and no exit scams. However, all darknet activity carries inherent risks. Always practice good OpSec, verify mirrors, and never share sensitive info outside the platform.

Yes, Canadian residents can apply to become marketplace vendors. Vendor application requires: security deposit, Canadian residency proof, PGP key, and passing verification checks. The market charges vendors 5% transaction fees. Vendors must maintain high ratings, fast shipping, and quality products to remain on the marketplace.

If problems occur with your order, first contact the vendor through encrypted messages to resolve the issue directly. Most marketplace vendors address problems quickly to maintain ratings. If the vendor doesn't respond within 48 hours or refuses to help, open a formal dispute on the market. Navigate to your order page and click "Open Dispute." Provide detailed information: describe the problem, upload photographs if relevant (damaged products, incorrect items), include all communication with the vendor. Marketplace administrators review disputes impartially, examining vendor history, communication logs, and evidence from both parties. Typical dispute resolutions include partial refunds, full refunds, or requiring vendor reshipments. The multi-signature escrow ensures funds remain locked until the dispute is resolved fairly.

The marketplace implements rigorous vendor verification to maintain the Canadian-only policy. Prospective vendors must submit proof of Canadian residency through PGP-encrypted communications with administrators. Verification methods include utility bills showing Canadian addresses, Canadian identification (with sensitive details redacted), and demonstration of knowledge about Canadian shipping networks (Canada Post procedures, domestic routing, provincial regulations). The market also conducts test orders to verify vendors actually ship from within Canada. Vendors who cannot prove Canadian residency are rejected. This strict marketplace verification ensures all vendors operate domestically, protecting Canadian buyers from customs risks.

The marketplace has maintained 99.9% uptime since launching in July 2021. This exceptional reliability comes from the decentralized mirror architecture and professional infrastructure management. Unlike markets that experience frequent downtime from DDoS attacks or server issues, mirrors distribute the load across multiple servers globally. The market has never exit scammed, never been fully compromised, and never lost user funds due to security breaches. The development team responds rapidly to technical issues, typically resolving problems within hours. This reliability makes it the most stable Canadian marketplace, earning trust from both vendors and buyers who depend on consistent platform availability.

Yes, the marketplace uses 2-of-3 multisignature escrow for all transactions. This means three parties hold keys: the buyer, vendor, and market administrators. Releasing funds requires two of the three signatures. For normal transactions, buyer and vendor signatures release the funds after successful delivery. If disputes arise, administrators can use their signature combined with either party's signature to resolve the issue. This multisig architecture means the platform cannot unilaterally steal funds—administrators need cooperation from either buyer or vendor. The multisig system provides maximum security compared to markets using centralized wallets where administrators control funds completely.

The marketplace prohibits certain products to maintain community safety and reduce harm. Banned items include: weapons (firearms, explosives), child exploitation material (zero tolerance), murder-for-hire services, stolen financial instruments (credit cards, bank accounts), and personal information (doxxing services). The marketplace also prohibits fentanyl and fentanyl analogs due to extreme overdose risks affecting the Canadian community. Vendors caught selling prohibited items face immediate permanent bans from the market. The platform's harm reduction focus means the marketplace emphasizes community safety over unlimited product availability. If you're unsure whether a product is permitted, check the vendor guidelines or ask administrators through PGP-encrypted support messages.

Verifying marketplace PGP signatures protects against phishing and ensures you're reading authentic communications. First, obtain the official PGP public key from trusted sources (this website, Dread, Dark.Fail). Import the key: gpg --import marketplace_public.key. When you see a PGP-signed message from the market, copy the entire message including "-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE-----" headers. Save it to a file (message.txt) and verify: gpg --verify message.txt. GPG will report whether the signature is valid and which key signed it. Compare the key fingerprint to the published marketplace fingerprint. Valid signatures confirm authentic communications. If verification fails or shows an unknown key, treat the message as potentially fake—never follow instructions from unverified messages.