Security Guide for We The North Market

Use this guide after you open an official We The North market link.

Verifying a WTN market link with PGP

1. Install GnuPG (Linux: sudo apt install gnupg; Windows: Gpg4win; macOS: GPG Suite).

2. Copy the official PGP public key from our About page into wtn.pub and import: gpg --import wtn.pub

3. On the onion mirror, copy the PGP signature block from the footer.

4. Save as signature.asc and run gpg --verify signature.asc. “Good signature” means the mirror is authentic.

Safe crypto practices

Never keep more funds on the marketplace than you are willing to lose. After deposits and purchases, withdraw remaining balance to a wallet you control. Use a dedicated wallet — do not reuse exchange addresses.

Understanding escrow

When you place an order, funds are held in multisig escrow until you confirm. Disputes go to a moderator with evidence. More: escrow explainer.

Canada shipping notes

WTN’s regional focus is covered on the shipping page. Encrypt all address details with PGP.