As my previous thread in the "suggestion" forum implied (alternative mirrors (for vendors), I would humbly like to request that buyers also somehow have access to alternative mirrors to Catharsis.
DDoS-attacks are far too common for markets such as Catharsis. It's only a matter of time before Catharsis grow big, which also mean Catharsis will be a target for extortion and threats.
Since there's a banner named "Archetyp refugees are welcome", our beloved Catharsis team are most likely already aware of how Archetyp operated. The more purchases you make, the more "private" mirrors were available.
The word "private" isn't the most fitting word - users were still sharing these mirrors amongst each other, but having mirrors that aren't "advertised", but shared (via a users profile, maybe in "settings" or why not a tab called "private mirror?) privately would render a DDoS-attack mute, or at least less effective.
Just a thought.
Yes I am obviously aware of the DDoS attacks that plagued the darknet markets for years.
I personally like the idea of having only 1 mirror that just works. Right now there is just 1 mirror and all the resources are allocated to it. This may not work forever but there is no perfect solution.
Our needs change rapidly so we experiment with different stuff all the time. Tor also continues to get better at defending against attacks. I don't know when or if we will add private mirrors like this but you should just know that I take DDoS attacks seriously. I want a solution that fits our needs the best, and right now this is the one.
Jul 31, 2025 19:51 UTC