Milestone Achieved
15,000
Verified Vendors Onboarded
87% bonded listings
94% active vendors
Vendor Tier Distribution
| Tier | Vendors | Bond Required | % of Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elite | 2,847 | $50K | 87% |
| Verified | 9,214 | $5K | 9% |
| Probation | 2,939 | $1K | 4% |
48-Hour Vetting Process
- PGP Registration: Submit 4096-bit PGP key + signed statement. Duplicate/reused keys rejected automatically.
- Bond Deposit: Post multisig XMR/BTC bond matching tier requirements. Minimum 30-day lock period.
- Automated Review: PGP validity, bond confirmation, reputation scan across 12 external sources. 92% auto-approval rate.
- Live Activation: Verified badge granted. Listings appear immediately with bonding tier indicator.
6% rejection rate due to fraud flags. Failed bonds automatically forfeited to escrow pool.
Bond Coverage
$247M+
Total Bonds Posted
15K
Active Accounts
94%
Vendor Activity Rate
Platform Scale
Despite strict PGP-only login and 48-hour vetting, the platform achieved 15K verified vendors in under 12 months. Bonded vendors now represent 87% of all listings, with Tier 1 Elite vendors handling 62% of platform volume. Average vendor lifespan exceeds 8 months, with 94% remaining active after 90 days.
The bonding system has proven effective: only 0.8% of posted bonds have been claimed through successful disputes. Total escrow pool now exceeds $247M across 15K accounts, providing unprecedented buyer protection while maintaining vendor liquidity through tiered bonding.