Frequently Asked Questions — WeTheNorth Darknet Guide

WeTheNorth Darknet is a Canadian-focused Tor-based encrypted marketplace that launched in 2021 following the consolidation of North American darknet activity onto fewer platforms. It was built with a Canadian-first identity, drawing its name from a popular Canadian sports rallying phrase. The platform features multi-signature escrow, mandatory PGP encryption for all order communications, a comprehensive vendor rating system, and accepts Monero (XMR) and Bitcoin (BTC). This site is an independent informational resource and is not affiliated with the market operators.

Download the official Tor Browser from torproject.org. Visit our Enter page to find the verified WeTheNorth URL. Copy the onion address and paste it directly into the Tor Browser address bar. Do not use search engines to find onion links — these results frequently include phishing sites. Always verify any new URL against a PGP-signed announcement.

A WeTheNorth mirror is an alternative .onion address that points to the same marketplace infrastructure. Mirrors serve as backup access points when the primary URL is temporarily unavailable due to DDoS attacks, maintenance windows, or network disruptions. This informational site maintains a list of verified mirror addresses, cross-referenced with PGP-signed announcements.

No. This is an independent informational resource and mirror reference site. We do not operate the marketplace, manage any user accounts, process transactions, or represent the market administration in any capacity. All information provided here is sourced from publicly available research and community-verified sources. Use of this site is for educational purposes only.

WeTheNorth launched in mid-2021. By 2022 it had established itself as the leading Canadian-focused darknet marketplace. As of 2025, it has maintained over 4 years of operational continuity, which is considered exceptional in the volatile darknet marketplace ecosystem where many platforms exit or are shut down within 1–2 years.

Yes. The marketplace operates exclusively as a Tor hidden service (.onion). It cannot be accessed from any regular web browser, regardless of VPN, proxy, or other tools. Only the official Tor Browser (download from torproject.org) correctly routes traffic through the Tor network. Using other browsers exposes your IP address.

Verify the onion address is exactly 56 characters (v3 onion format). Cross-reference the URL with PGP-signed official announcements using the admin public key (available on our Enter page). Bookmark the verified address immediately. Check Dark.fail as a secondary reference. See our detailed anti-phishing guide for full procedures.

The VPN-then-Tor configuration (connecting to a VPN before activating Tor) hides Tor usage from your ISP, which may be useful if Tor is monitored in your jurisdiction. However, it introduces the VPN provider as a trust point — if the VPN logs activity, your Tor usage is exposed. Use only reputable no-log VPN providers like Mullvad (accepts XMR). For maximum security, consider Tails OS or Whonix instead. See our OPSEC guide.

Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) is a standard encryption protocol. On darknet markets, it is used to encrypt shipping address messages so that only the intended vendor can decrypt them. Even if the platform's servers were compromised, encrypted messages remain unreadable. Most professional vendors require PGP-encrypted orders. To use PGP, download GnuPG from gnupg.org and import the vendor's public key from their profile.

Use a username never used on any clearnet platform. Use a randomly generated password of at least 20 characters. Enable two-factor authentication immediately. Upload a PGP public key to your profile. Never use an email address that can be linked to your real identity. See our step-by-step entry guide: Enter Market.

Monero (XMR) is strongly recommended. Unlike Bitcoin, Monero hides sender, receiver, and transaction amounts by default using ring signatures, stealth addresses, and RingCT. There is no chain analysis possible on a Monero transaction. Bitcoin can be used but requires CoinJoin mixing to reduce traceability and should never be deposited directly from a KYC exchange. See our full crypto guide.

Best options: LocalMonero (P2P, cash trades); Haveno (decentralised XMR exchange, Tor native); Bisq (decentralised BTC/XMR, then atomic swap); Bitcoin ATMs with cash (under reporting thresholds); peer-to-peer cash trades. See the complete XMR buying guide for detailed instructions.

No. Depositing Bitcoin directly from a KYC exchange like Coinbase creates a direct traceable link between your verified identity and a darknet marketplace wallet address. Chain analysis firms and law enforcement can and do trace these flows. At minimum, run Bitcoin through multiple CoinJoin rounds (Wasabi Wallet) before depositing. Ideally, convert to Monero using an atomic swap. See the BTC privacy guide.

WeTheNorth uses a 2-of-3 multi-signature escrow system. When you make a purchase, your cryptocurrency is locked in a smart contract requiring signatures from 2 of the 3 parties (buyer, vendor, moderator) to release. For normal orders: you confirm receipt, vendor receives funds. For disputes: moderator reviews evidence from both parties and signs with the winning party. This eliminates single-party exit scam risk.

A vendor bond is a non-refundable fee paid by sellers to obtain selling privileges. It serves as a financial accountability mechanism — vendors with something to lose are less likely to scam. Bond amounts vary by vendor category and level. New vendors pay a lower initial bond; established vendors with high transaction volumes may have different structures.

The dispute resolution timeline target is 7 days from dispute opening. Evidence submission should be complete within 72 hours of filing. Moderators review all submitted evidence (photographs, messages, tracking information) before issuing a decision. Complex disputes involving large sums may take longer. Buyers should retain tracking information and photographs of received items for dispute purposes.

Refuse immediately. Vendors requesting off-platform contact (Telegram, email, signal, etc.) are either attempting to avoid platform fees or, more dangerously, setting up a scam where you have no escrow protection. Report the vendor to market administration. All legitimate transactions happen through the platform's escrow system. Off-platform deals have no buyer protection.

Do not finalise the order. After a reasonable waiting period (the vendor's stated delivery window plus several days), open a dispute before the auto-finalisation timer expires. Submit any tracking information you have. Vendors are typically responsible for orders that are lost in transit, while buyers bear responsibility for packages seized due to poor address handling or customs issues.