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[OPSEC] Nexus Market Security

XMR nexus wallet + PGP 2FA Security Guide

Complete OpSec manual for nexus darknet market. Secure XMR nexus wallet setup, PGP 2FA configuration, Tor circuit hygiene, phishing countermeasures. January 2026 standards.

monero-wallet-cli:~$ generate-from-keys nexus-wallet
gpg:~$ gpg --sign-message 2fa-challenge
tor-control:~$ NEWNYM signal NEWNYM
[01] XMR nexus wallet

Secure Monero Wallet Setup

1.1 Monero Wallet

  • monero-wallet-cli (official)
  • Generate fresh wallet
  • 25-word seed backup
  • Never reuse addresses
  • Hardware wallet optional

./monero-wallet-cli --generate-from-spend-key nexus-market-wallet

1.2 Deposit Process

  • Minimum: 0.001 XMR
  • Confirm 6+ blocks
  • Wallet-less escrow
  • Multisig protection
  • No market custody

1.3 Coin Mixing

  • Ring size: 16+ rings
  • Multiple wallet hops
  • Churn coins 2-3 times
  • Wait 24h between deposits
  • Use decoy outputs
[02] PGP nexus market 2FA

PGP Message Signing 2FA

2.1 Generate PGP Key

gpg --gen-key --expert

  • RSA 4096-bit key
  • 256-bit subkey (signing)
  • Backup private key
  • Never share private key

2.2 Login Signing

  • Copy 2FA challenge text
  • gpg --sign --clearsign challenge.txt
  • Paste signed message
  • Verify signature matches
  • 30-second timeout
[03] Tor Circuit Hygiene

Tor Browser Circuit Management

3.1 New Circuit

  • Ctrl+Shift+L (New Identity)
  • New 3-hop circuit
  • Clear all cookies
  • Fresh Tor exit node
  • Every 15-30 minutes

3.2 Tor Bridges

  • ISP blocks → Bridges
  • Obfs4 protocol
  • Request from torproject.org
  • Rotate bridges weekly
  • Snowflake fallback

3.3 DNS Leaks

  • Never disable Tor proxy
  • Check: ipleak.net
  • Block WebRTC globally
  • Disable DNS over HTTPS
  • Verify: 3 exit nodes
[04] Phishing Protection

Advanced Phishing Countermeasures

Phishing Indicators

  • Clearnet domains (.com/.net)
  • "Urgent action required"
  • BTC payment requests
  • Phone/SMS 2FA
  • PGP fingerprint mismatch

Legitimate Signs

  • .onion URLs (56 chars)
  • XMR-only payments
  • PGP 2FA challenge
  • Wallet-less escrow
  • 15K+ live listings
[05] Safe Trading Rules

Secure Transaction Protocols

Escrow Protection

  • Funds locked until FE
  • Multisig 2-of-3 escrow
  • Dispute resolution team
  • 7-day FE hold period
  • Vendor ratings visible

Vendor Vetting

  • 100+ completed orders
  • 4.8+ star rating
  • PGP-signed profile
  • Recent activity
  • Check dispute history

Finalize Early

  • Only after receipt
  • Stealth packaging verified
  • Quality matches listing
  • No damage/discrepancies
  • Leave detailed feedback
[CHECKLIST] Daily Routine

Pre-Session Security Routine

Before Login

  • 1 Tails OS or Qubes
  • 2 New Tor circuit
  • 3 Verify PGP fingerprint
  • 4 Fresh XMR wallet
  • 5 Security: Safest

After Session

  • 1 New Identity
  • 2 Clear RAM
  • 3 Shutdown VM
  • 4 Wipe workspace