Secure Access Protocol

This manual outlines the standard operating procedures for connecting to the WeTheNorth hidden service securely. Following these steps mitigates the risk of phishing, man-in-the-middle attacks, and operational security failures.

Operational Security Warning

WeTheNorth Market Link does not endorse illegal activities. This guide is strictly for educational purposes regarding privacy tools (Tor, PGP, Monero). Ensure you comply with all local laws and regulations.

01 The Environment

Browser Config

Accessing hidden services requires the Tor Browser. Standard browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari) cannot resolve .onion addresses and do not provide the necessary anonymity routing.

  • Download strictly from torproject.org.
  • Do not use a VPN with Tor unless you are an advanced user; it can degrade anonymity.
  • Navigate to Settings > Privacy & Security and set the Security Level to Safer.

Recommendation: Disable JavaScript completely if possible, though this may break some CAPTCHA functionality.

02 Access & Verification

Onion Routing

Phishing is the primary threat vector. Always verify that the onion link matches a trusted signature. Below is a verified mirror for research purposes.

Primary Access Node
hn2paw7mb3tf4lpnb6lg3abjrwtpbukndf4k7v3u2ax3acuy2khxz6ad.onion

Upon loading the page, you will be presented with a DDoS protection challenge (CAPTCHA). Rotate the image or solve the puzzle to proceed to the login gateway.

03 Account Security

Credentials

Registration

Create a username that is unique and unrelated to your clear-web identity. Use a password with high entropy (random characters, >16 length).

CRITICAL: You will be given a Mnemonic Phrase (Recovery Seed). Save this offline immediately. Admins cannot reset passwords; only this seed can restore access.

Security Checklist

  • Disable Login Phrase (Optional)
  • Enable 2FA (PGP)
  • Verify Mnemonic Backup

04 PGP Encryption

Cryptography

PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) is mandatory for secure communication. Never send addresses or sensitive data in plaintext.

  1. Generate a key pair using software like Kleopatra or GPG4Win.
  2. Upload your Public Key to your user profile settings.
  3. Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA). Upon login, the system will present an encrypted message. You must decrypt this message to reveal the verification code.
View detailed PGP Key Analysis

05 Funding & Escrow

Blockchain

Deposits

WeTheNorth supports both Bitcoin (BTC) and Monero (XMR).

Monero is strongly recommended due to its ring signature privacy features, which obfuscate the sender and receiver. Bitcoin transactions are public and traceable.

Escrow Protocol

The market utilizes a centralized escrow system. Funds are held by the market infrastructure until the order is finalized.

WARNING: Never "Finalize Early" (FE) unless you have established absolute trust with a vendor. Finalizing releases funds immediately and voids escrow protection.