DrugHub Payment System

Payment Method: XMR Only

DrugHub accepts exclusively Monero (XMR). No Bitcoin, Ethereum, or other cryptocurrencies are supported. This decision is fundamental to the marketplace's security philosophy.

Why Monero Instead of Bitcoin?

Feature	Bitcoin (BTC)	Monero (XMR)
Transaction Privacy	Public blockchain - all traceable	Private by default - untraceable
Amount Visibility	Fully visible	Hidden with RingCT
Sender/Receiver	Visible addresses	Stealth addresses (hidden)
Chain Analysis	Extensive tracking possible	Cryptographically impossible
Fungibility	Coins can be tainted	Perfect fungibility

Invoice-Based Payment System

DrugHub uses an invoice-based payment model that eliminates deposit requirements and hot wallet risks:

How It Works

1. Browse marketplace and add items to shopping cart
2. Proceed to checkout
3. DrugHub generates unique payment invoice with XMR address
4. Send exact XMR amount to provided address within time limit
5. Payment detected and order processed
6. No funds ever stored in DrugHub hot wallets

Key Advantages

• No Deposits Required: Pay only for specific orders, never deposit funds to marketplace wallet
• No Hot Wallet Risk: Zero risk of marketplace wallet hacks since no funds stored on servers
• Offline Processing: All withdrawals processed offline within 24 hours from cold storage
• Reduced Exit Scam Risk: Marketplace never holds large user fund balances

Commission Structure

Monero Acquisition

To use DrugHub, you need Monero (XMR). Acquisition methods:

Exchanges (KYC Required)

• Kraken, Binance, KuCoin (verify regional availability)
• Purchase XMR directly or exchange BTC → XMR
• Withdraw to personal Monero wallet immediately

Non-KYC Methods

• LocalMonero (P2P exchange, various payment methods)
• Atomic swaps (BTC ↔ XMR without intermediary)
• Cryptocurrency ATMs supporting XMR
• Mining Monero (slow but completely private)

Recommended Monero Wallets

Wallet	Type	Best For
Official Monero GUI	Desktop (full node)	Maximum privacy and security
Feather Wallet	Desktop (lightweight)	Balance of privacy and convenience
Cake Wallet	Mobile (iOS/Android)	Mobile users
Monerujo	Mobile (Android)	Android-only users
MyMonero	Web/Mobile	Quick access (lower security)

Payment Security Best Practices

• Use Your Own Wallet: Never pay from exchange wallets - use personal Monero wallet
• Verify Addresses: Always double-check payment addresses before sending
• Exact Amounts: Send precise invoice amount to avoid payment processing delays
• Payment Windows: Complete payments within invoice time limit (typically 1-2 hours)
• Save Payment IDs: Keep transaction IDs for dispute resolution if needed
• Wallet Security: Use strong passwords, backup seed phrases securely
• Subaddresses: Consider using Monero subaddresses for additional privacy

Why No Bitcoin on DrugHub?

DrugHub made a deliberate choice to exclude Bitcoin despite its widespread adoption:

Privacy Concerns

Bitcoin's transparent blockchain allows chain analysis companies to track all transactions. Every Bitcoin transaction is permanently recorded with sender, receiver, and amount visible to anyone. This creates significant operational security risks for marketplace users.

Fungibility Issues

Bitcoin taint analysis means coins can be marked as "dirty" based on transaction history. Exchanges and services can refuse Bitcoin from certain addresses, creating fungibility problems. Monero's privacy guarantees perfect fungibility - all XMR is equal.

Security Philosophy

DrugHub prioritizes security over convenience. While Bitcoin is more accessible, Monero's built-in privacy aligns with the marketplace's security-first philosophy. Users who can't acquire Monero shouldn't use darknet marketplaces.

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