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Independent Vendor Shops Explained: Dark Web Commerce Without Marketplaces

Independent vendor shops represent a growing segment of darknet commerce. These vendor-controlled onion sites operate independently from major marketplaces, often emerging after large-scale market takedowns.

While they offer vendors more control, they also introduce challenges related to trust, verification, and long-term availability.

This post summarizes how independent vendor shops function, why they exist, and the risks researchers should consider.

Original article:
https://torbbb.com/independent-vendor-shops/

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