A formalized vendor bond structure was introduced on July 9, 2025, replacing the informal and inconsistently applied previous system. The new tiered bond structure sets category-appropriate security deposits that new vendors must pay in XMR before their account is activated for listing. The bond amounts were set following community discussion and analysis of historical scam patterns across darknet markets. Categories with higher fraud risk � such as financial instruments and high-value digital goods � require larger bonds than categories where physical delivery provides natural fraud deterrence. The tiered structure also includes a mechanism for bond reduction over time: vendors with consistently positive feedback and zero confirmed scam determinations over a defined period can apply for a reduced bond recalculation. This was introduced in response to community feedback that the previous flat-rate bond system disadvantaged legitimate new vendors in competitive categories. Bonds are forfeited in full upon a confirmed scam determination by the dispute resolution team. A confirmed scam requires both a completed formal dispute process and a finding of deliberate fraud � vendors found to have made errors in good faith are not subject to bond forfeiture. The introduction of the formalized bond system was accompanied by a new vendor onboarding guide published on the platform's support section, explaining the bond payment process, listing requirements, and performance standards.
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