Frequently asked questions
The questions that come up in reader mail most often, answered short.
What are the current Nexus mirrors?
The three addresses on the mirror reference page. All three resolve to the same storefront. Pick whichever opens fastest.
Which coin should I use?
Monero for privacy default. Litecoin for small orders. Bitcoin only for existing balances. See the coin economics report for the full trade-off analysis.
How does the escrow work?
Every deposit runs on a 2 of 3 multisig contract. Three keys held by buyer, vendor, platform. Any two release the coin. Platform key never moves in a healthy order. See the escrow report.
How do I verify a rotation?
Import the operator PGP key once, run gpg --verify on the signed rotation message, compare the onion inside to the mirror reference. See the PGP workflow report for full detail.
Is there a clearnet Nexus Market?
No. The storefront exists only as a Tor hidden service. Any clearnet page claiming to be Nexus Market is a phishing operation.
What happens if the URL bar does not match the captcha string?
You are on a phishing clone. Close the tab. Open the mirror reference from your bookmark and copy the address fresh.
What coins does Nexus accept?
Monero, Bitcoin and Litecoin. Monero is the default for new deposits since 2025. All three settle through the same multisig escrow at checkout.
Why does the mirror set rotate?
Rotation absorbs takedown pressure, DDoS pressure, and Tor introduction-point wear. Every address in the current set resolves to the same storefront with the same account. Bookmark the mirror reference page rather than an individual onion so you stay current across rotations.
What if a mirror stops working?
Try another mirror from the reference. If all three are stalling for more than five minutes, check back in an hour. If they are still not resolving after several hours across different Tor circuits, wait for the next signed rotation, which usually happens within a day or two.
How do I dispute an order?
Open a dispute through the storefront interface, provide clear evidence (photos, message trail), answer moderator questions promptly. Do not accuse. See the dispute arbitration case study for patterns.