Archetyp Market
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Type of site | Darknet market |
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| Available in | English |
| Owner | YosemiteGhostWrite/ASNT |
| Created by | YosemiteGhostWrite/ASNT |
| URL | censored.onion  (Accessing link help) |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Registration | Required |
| Users | 400,000 |
| Launched | May 2020 |
| Current status | Online |
Archetyp or Archetyp market is a darknet market launched in May 2020, operating on the Tor network and accessible only through specific secure web browsers. It only conducts transactions in Monero, a cryptocurrency designed to be private. Archetyp is known for its uptime and security.[1][2]
History
[edit]The development of Archetyp Market is linked to the personal history of its founder, whose early life unfolded in socioeconomically challenged circumstances. These beginnings were punctuated by encounters with illicit substances. The founder's experiences with LSD at the age of 20 catalyzed a period of introspection and a critical reassessment of previous behaviors, including the habitual use of alcohol.[3] The Silk Road introduced the founder them to a set of values that would later influence the creation of Archetyp Market. Archetyp Market is distinct in its introduction of games and a lottery system,[4] features that differentiate it from other markets.[5] The founder positioned Archetyp Market as a counterpoint, seeking to balance commercial interests with principled conduct. The objective was to create a marketplace that would eschew the purely profit-driven tendencies of its predecessors in favor of a more value-oriented approach, contributing to broader discussions on drug decriminalization and legalization.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Archetyp: In Depth on the Largest Darknet Market". Medium (website). 2024-04-10. Archived from the original on 2024-04-10. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
- ^ "Archetyp Market Enhances Security Protocols". DarknetDiscussions.com. 2024-07-04. Archived from the original on 2024-07-04. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
- ^ a b "Archetyp: neuer Darknet-Drogenshop will an die Spitze - Interview". tarnkappe.info. 2023-11-06. Archived from the original on 2023-11-06. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
- ^ "Archetyp: From Underground Hideaway to Digital Revolution and 420k Users". DarknetDiscussions.com. 2024-04-29. Archived from the original on 2024-09-01. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
- ^ "Historic Win: Archetyp Lotto Awards 514.865 XMR Jackpot". DarknetDiscussions.com. 2024-05-26. Archived from the original on 2024-05-26. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
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