How to Make a Safe Deal: 7 Steps

Step 1. Tor and a Clean Environment

Tor Browser on the Safest security level, a separate profile, with no personal tabs open alongside. Use bridges where Tor is blocked. Never install any "Tor Pro" app from an app store.

Step 2. Verify the Mirror with PGP

Download mirrors.txt + .asc and run gpg --verify mirrors.txt.asc mirrors.txt. You must see Good signature from the official Torzon key — any other result means walk away. The onion address must match across at least 2 independent sources, and must be one of only:

• torzon4yfo6zcw3kleyw7yxitc5hpzkj2ies4okgbnkoc7j2ykbktgad.onion
• torzono4fmf62i6wobotozzwondqjfaweqprj5alyrcpep22t7pcwqid.onion
• torzonowqfziwtcp53ul5equxnifnwm5oqbmgdjs3noue2y4kiwzf6qd.onion

No Good signature — no login, no deposit. See the full method on the Mirrors page.

Step 3. Choose a Vendor

Filters: account age 12+ months, dispute rate below 4%, response time under 6 hours, top badge, PGP key in the profile. Read the negative reviews first — that is where the truth is.

Step 4. Pay Only via Escrow / Multisig

Send XMR to a fresh order address. Never Finalize Early (FE). For orders over $300 use 2-of-3 multisig. Save the order ID and tx-hash offline.

Step 5. Encrypt Your Address with PGP

Share your address only as PGP-encrypted text for the vendor's key. Write nothing extra (no full name needed — a postcode / locker per the rules is enough).

Step 6. Receiving and Finalization

Do not finalize before inspection. The 14-day auto-finalization window is your buffer. Photo documentation is mandatory if a dispute arises.

Step 7. Dispute If Something Is Wrong

Hit the Dispute button within the first 24 hours after the problem, submit all evidence as one package, and keep a polite tone. 73% of Torzon disputes go to the buyer when the proof is solid.