Vendor Application Guide
How to become a Darkmatter Market vendor
⚠️ Vendor Requirements: Darkmatter requires vendor bond (2 XMR) and strict verification. This ensures only serious, professional vendors operate on the market.
Vendor Application Process
- Create buyer account (verify you can navigate market)
- Submit vendor application (Account → Become Vendor)
- Provide business information:
- Vendor name (unique, professional)
- Product categories
- Shipping regions
- Business plan (brief description)
- Pay vendor bond: 2 XMR (refundable if you leave in good standing)
- Wait for approval: 48-72 hours review
- Set up vendor profile (PGP key, policies, product listings)
Vendor Bond Explained
Amount: 2 XMR (~$300-400 depending on XMR price)
Purpose:
- Filters out scammers (serious vendors only)
- Used to refund buyers if you scam
- Returned when you leave market (if no complaints)
Refund policy: If you maintain 95%+ feedback and leave properly, bond refunded within 30 days.
Vendor Fees
- Commission: 3-6% per sale (based on trust level)
- Listing fee: None (unlimited free listings)
- Monthly fee: None
Trust level system: New vendors pay 6%. As you build reputation, commission decreases to 3%.
Vendor Best Practices
- ✅ Professional product photos
- ✅ Detailed accurate descriptions
- ✅ Clear shipping times stated
- ✅ Respond to messages within 24 hours
- ✅ Ship within stated timeframe
- ✅ Use stealth packaging
- ✅ Provide tracking when possible
- ✅ Resolve disputes professionally