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Access terms
- MirrorDefinition of a mirror in the onion world, why the Vortex market runs more than one, and how a genuine Vortex mirror differs from a copy made by someone else.
- Onion addressWhat the long string in a Vortex onion address means, why it looks random, and which parts to compare when you check a Vortex market onion before opening it.
- Entry queueWhy opening the Vortex link sometimes shows a waiting room or a timer first, what the entry queue protects against, and what a fake queue page may ask for.
- Signed mirror listWhat a signed mirror list is, why the signature matters more than the place it is posted, and how it helps confirm a Vortex URL or Vortex market URL.
Account terms
- Recovery phraseWhat a recovery phrase (mnemonic) is, why it is shown only once, and why no genuine page behind a Vortex link will ever ask you to type it in.
- PINWhy many onion services ask for a separate PIN besides the password, which actions it protects, and how to choose one that is not easy to guess.
- Two-factor loginHow two-factor login works on onion services, the usual methods, and why it matters most when someone tries to catch you with a fake Vortex market link.
Payment terms
- EscrowA plain definition of escrow on marketplaces, how release and refund work in general, and why an "escrow" request outside the Vortex market is a red flag.
- MultisigWhat multisignature (multisig) means in cryptocurrency, why it limits what any single party can do with funds, and its practical limits.
- Monero (XMR)What Monero is, how it differs from Bitcoin in privacy, and the address-checking habits that matter whichever coin a Vortex market page displays.
Scam terms
- Phishing mirrorHow a phishing mirror copies the Vortex market page, what it is trying to collect, and the checks that expose a fake Vortex market mirror quickly.
- Exit scamWhat an exit scam is, the warning signs that have preceded past cases, and why keeping only small balances on any platform limits the damage.
- ImpersonationHow scammers pose as staff or support to push a fake Vortex link, the requests real staff never make, and how to check a message that claims authority.