Royal Market
Royal Market was a dark web marketplace operating on the Tor network, serving as an anonymous platform for trading illicit goods and services. It emerged as a notable player within the darknet ecosystem, attracting vendors and buyers seeking contraband outside legal channels. Listings typically featured a wide array of illegal items, including narcotics, stolen financial data (such as credit card details and bank logins), counterfeit documents, malware, and various hacking tools. Like its counterparts, Royal Market utilized cryptocurrencies, often supporting both Bitcoin and Monero for enhanced transaction privacy. Standard features like an escrow system to secure funds during trades and a vendor reputation system based on user reviews were implemented. The market eventually ceased operations, with widespread reports suggesting it concluded with an exit scam where the administrators allegedly disappeared with user funds, highlighting the inherent financial risks and illegality associated with such platforms.