Welcome to the comprehensive Vortex Original Shop services directory. This page provides detailed guides for VPN setup, cryptocurrency wallets, privacy tools, and secure trading practices. Everything you need for safe and anonymous marketplace access.
Using a VPN adds an extra layer of security before connecting to Tor. These services accept cryptocurrency and maintain strict no-logs policies.
Best for privacy. No email required, accepts Bitcoin & Monero, open-source apps, audited no-logs policy. Based in Sweden with strong privacy laws.
Swiss privacy protection. From ProtonMail creators, accepts Bitcoin, free tier available, Tor over VPN support. Strong encryption and transparency.
Maximum privacy focus. Accepts Bitcoin & Monero, open-source, no email required. Gibraltar-based with independently audited infrastructure.
| Feature | Mullvad | ProtonVPN | IVPN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin Accepted | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Monero Accepted | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| No Email Required | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Open Source | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Tier | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Monthly Price | 5 EUR | 10 EUR | 6 USD |
Visit mullvad.net and click "Generate account number". You'll receive a 16-digit number - this is your only login credential. No email, no password.
Download the Mullvad app for your operating system. Verify the GPG signature before installing.
Login with your account number, go to Settings → Add Time → Cryptocurrency. Send Bitcoin or Monero to the provided address.
Enable maximum security features for darknet access:
Secure wallets for Bitcoin and Monero transactions. Essential for funding your Vortex account and maintaining financial privacy.
Popular Bitcoin wallet. Fast, lightweight, supports Tor routing. Hardware wallet compatible. Best for everyday Bitcoin use.
Privacy-focused Bitcoin wallet with CoinJoin mixing. Built-in Tor integration. Maximum anonymity for transactions.
Official Monero wallet with full node capability. Maximum privacy and security. Best for desktop users.
Mobile Monero wallet for iOS and Android. User-friendly interface with built-in exchange. Perfect for on-the-go transactions.
Write down your 12-24 word recovery seed on paper. Store in multiple secure physical locations. Never store digitally or take photos.
Always verify GPG signatures before installing wallet software. Only download from official websites accessed via bookmarks.
Encrypt wallet files with long, random passwords (20+ characters). Use a password manager to generate and store passwords securely.
Generate new receiving addresses for each transaction. This prevents address clustering and maintains transaction privacy.
Never use exchange wallets for long-term storage. Exchanges can freeze accounts, get hacked, or exit scam. Control your private keys.
Never share your recovery seed with anyone. No legitimate support team will ever ask for your seed phrase. This is always a scam.
Comprehensive privacy toolkit for maximum anonymity and security when accessing darknet marketplaces.
The Tor Browser is essential for accessing .onion sites. Follow this comprehensive guide for secure configuration.
Visit torproject.org directly (never use search engines). Download the correct version for your operating system.
Security Warning: Only download from torproject.org. Fake Tor browsers contain malware designed to steal credentials and cryptocurrency.
After installation, launch Tor Browser and configure these critical security settings:
If Tor is blocked in your country or you need extra obfuscation:
Tails (The Amnesic Incognito Live System) is a security-focused Debian-based Linux distribution that routes all connections through Tor.
Note: Tails is ideal for maximum security scenarios. It's more secure than Tor Browser alone but requires booting from USB each time. Perfect for high-value transactions.
Free, open-source disk encryption software. Create encrypted volumes to protect sensitive files, wallets, and recovery seeds.
Open VeraCrypt → Create Volume → Create an encrypted file container → Standard VeraCrypt volume
Choose location and filename for your encrypted container (e.g., Documents/backup.dat)
Algorithm: AES | Hash: SHA-512 (defaults are secure)
Set size based on needs (100MB-10GB typical for wallets/documents)
Use strong password (20+ characters). Move mouse randomly to generate entropy.
Important: Always dismount volumes before shutting down. Store wallet backups, PGP keys, and recovery seeds inside encrypted volumes.
PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) encryption is essential for secure communications with vendors and marketplace support.
Important: Use a strong passphrase to protect your private key. This passphrase decrypts messages sent to you.
Share your public key with vendors and add it to your Vortex account profile.
The encrypted message can only be read by the vendor who has the matching private key.
Best Practice: Always encrypt shipping addresses and sensitive information when communicating with vendors.
Complete guide to safely trading on Vortex marketplace. Learn about account funding, escrow system, vendor selection, and dispute resolution.
Log into your Vortex account → Wallet → Generate New Deposit Address. Vortex supports Bitcoin (BTC) and Monero (XMR).
Open your wallet (Electrum, Wasabi, Monero GUI, or Cake Wallet) and send funds to the generated address.
Vortex uses a secure escrow system to protect both buyers and vendors. Funds are held safely until the order is complete.
Funds are deducted from buyer's wallet and held in escrow. Vendor receives notification but cannot access funds yet.
Vendor marks order as shipped and provides tracking info (if available). Funds remain in escrow during shipment.
Once package arrives, buyer finalizes order. Funds are released from escrow to vendor's wallet (minus marketplace fee).
If buyer doesn't finalize within 14 days, order auto-finalizes and funds are released to vendor.
Warning: Never finalize early unless you completely trust the vendor. FE orders have no escrow protection and cannot be disputed.
Order marked shipped but didn't arrive within expected timeframe (typically 7-14 days domestic, 14-21 days international).
Received item doesn't match product description, wrong quantity, or completely different product.
Product significantly below advertised quality, damaged, or clearly not as described in listing.
Always message vendor before opening dispute. Most issues can be resolved through communication. Give vendor 48 hours to respond.
If vendor doesn't resolve issue, go to Orders → Select Order → Open Dispute. Provide detailed explanation and any evidence (photos, messages).
Vortex staff moderator reviews both sides. They check vendor history, communication logs, and evidence provided. Process takes 3-7 days.
Moderator decides outcome: full refund (100%), partial refund (25-75%), or vendor favor (0%). Decision is final and binding.