DrugHub DDoS Protection

Access DrugHub Market: http://drughuberjxfrxtlk2cystdz4jvogmc3lsnk5drvwx2nfi63ou2r2kid.onion/ https://drughub.io (Clearnet Gateway)

DrugHub Market implements advanced DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) protection through unique private mirrors per user and Proof of Work challenges. This guide explains how DrugHub's multi-layer defense system maintains accessibility even during intense attacks.

DDoS Attack Reality

DrugHub's main mirrors frequently experience DDoS attacks. This is the operational reality of darknet marketplaces:

Competitors attack to gain market share
Law enforcement disrupts marketplace operations
Extortion groups demand payments
Automated botnets probe for vulnerabilities

DrugHub's response: Multi-layer defense system ensures near-zero downtime for registered users who properly utilize private mirrors.

Private Mirror System

What Are Private Mirrors?

After registration, DrugHub provides each user with unique private onion mirror URLs. These personal addresses are:

Unique to your account: No two users have same private mirrors
Unknown to public: Not listed anywhere, impossible for attackers to target
Fully functional: Complete marketplace access identical to main mirrors
DDoS resistant: Remain accessible when main mirrors are under attack

How Private Mirrors Work

Technical Overview:

DrugHub generates unique onion addresses for each registered account
Private mirrors connect to same backend infrastructure
Your private URLs are never published or shared
Attackers cannot target what they don't know exists
Even if discovered, attacking thousands of individual mirrors is impractical

Receiving Your Private Mirrors

Complete PGP registration on DrugHub
Verify your account
Private mirror URLs displayed on account dashboard
Immediately bookmark both URLs
Never share your private mirrors with anyone
Use private mirrors as primary access method

Vendor Private Mirrors

Vendors receive 2 private mirrors for business continuity:

Primary vendor mirror for daily operations
Backup vendor mirror for redundancy
Both remain operational during main mirror DDoS
Essential for maintaining vendor operations during attacks

Proof of Work (PoW) Protection

What is Proof of Work?

DrugHub implements computational Proof of Work challenges that require your browser/CPU to perform mathematical work before accessing the site.

How PoW Works

Navigate to DrugHub onion URL
Browser receives PoW challenge
Your CPU performs computational work (10-30 seconds)
Solution submitted to DrugHub servers
Access granted upon valid solution

Why PoW is Effective

Prevents bot attacks: Automated bots can't efficiently solve PoW challenges
Rate limiting: Attackers must expend significant CPU resources per connection attempt
Scalability: Legitimate users solve one challenge, attackers must solve thousands
Adjustable difficulty: DrugHub increases PoW difficulty during attacks

PoW Requirements

CPU: Dual-core or better recommended. Single-core CPUs may experience longer solve times (30-60 seconds)

JavaScript: PoW works even with JavaScript disabled - DrugHub's implementation is JavaScript-independent

First connection: PoW required on first access and periodically thereafter

Private mirrors: PoW still required but often with lower difficulty

Access Strategy During DDoS

Priority Access Methods (In Order)

Private Mirrors (Registered Users): Use your personal private mirror URLs - highest success rate
Clearnet Gateway: Try https://drughub.io if main onion and private mirrors slow
Main Onion with PoW: Complete Proof of Work challenge on main mirror
Wait and Retry: Main mirrors typically recover within hours

What NOT to Do

Don't repeatedly refresh during PoW computation
Don't try multiple mirrors simultaneously - wastes resources
Don't share your private mirror URLs seeking help
Don't assume market exit scam - check multiple access methods

Clearnet Gateway Alternative

DrugHub provides clearnet gateway at https://drughub.io as fallback access method:

Clearnet Gateway Characteristics

Reduced anonymity: Not using Tor network
Easier access: No Tor Browser required
Same functionality: Full marketplace features available
PGP still enforced: End-to-end encryption maintained
Backup access: Use when onion mirrors unavailable

⚠ Security Notice: Clearnet gateway reduces anonymity compared to Tor access. Use only when necessary. Private mirrors via Tor Browser remain the recommended access method.

DDoS Mitigation Best Practices

For Buyers

Bookmark private mirrors immediately after registration
Use private mirrors as primary access method
Keep private mirror URLs strictly confidential
Maintain patience during PoW computation
Have multiple access methods prepared (onion, clearnet, private mirrors)

For Vendors

Utilize both vendor private mirrors regularly
Monitor order status through private mirrors during attacks
Communicate attack status to customers via Jabber
Maintain business operations using private mirror access
Never share vendor private mirrors with employees

Attack Duration and Recovery

Typical attack patterns:

Short bursts: 1-4 hours, several times per week
Sustained attacks: 12-24 hours, less frequent
Extended campaigns: Multiple days (rare, usually fails due to private mirrors)

Recovery timeline: Main mirrors typically recover within hours once attack subsides. Private mirrors remain accessible throughout attack duration.

Recognizing Legitimate Downtime vs Exit Scam

Signs of DDoS (Not Exit Scam)

Main mirrors slow/inaccessible but private mirrors work
PoW challenges take longer than usual
Clearnet gateway remains operational
Intermittent access rather than complete unavailability
Other darknet markets experiencing similar issues

Red Flags for Exit Scam

All access methods down simultaneously for 48+ hours
Withdrawal functions disabled before site goes dark
Staff disappears from all communication channels
Sudden large vendor exodus
Private mirrors also completely non-functional

DrugHub status: 6 years operational with clean track record. Private mirror system ensures legitimate DDoS attacks don't appear as exit scams.

Access DrugHub securely during attacks:

Use private mirrors (post-registration) or complete PoW on main mirror:

http://drughuberjxfrxtlk2cystdz4jvogmc3lsnk5drvwx2nfi63ou2r2kid.onion/

Fallback clearnet gateway: https://drughub.io