So I'm looking to get back on the dark net markets after having not used it since the original SilkRoad.
After the shutdown I felt extremely paranoid operating on the markets so decided to leave it all together but now I'm looking to get back in the scene and I've noticed a lot has changed.
What are the markets this subreddit mostly recommends? Which vendors are recommended ? Any extra security and privacy precautions I should take that might have not been been a priority before but now are? Has the risk of getting caught increased since the original Silk Road?
Of course I plan on doing all this research on my own, but it's always good to check in with the community beforehand. Thanks
Welcome back!
Nucleus
Vahalla
Outlaw
DHL (invite only)
Dream
Hansa
Oasis
All quality markets with different pros and cons and everyone has their preference, you should check them out and see which ones fit your needs the best. There are currently some issues going on with the largest market AlphaBay, but they're trying to sort through them right now. The second largest is Nucleus.
I would make sure you're well aware of how to maintain proper OPSEC if you aren't already, check out /r/DarkNetMarketsNoobs.
I would say it has decreased as the average user has increased their OPSEC thus decreasing the average users chance of being caught. But mailing organizations and LE are more aware of the markets than ever.
Good luck with your return!