I'm a total Noob but am very interested in beginning to work with such a site. I understand the necessity for Tor and Bitcoin but after that I'm at a loss. Can someone explain to me how the basic process works - and also what are some secondary precautions one could take to operate as safely and anonymously as possible.
Here's a mini-guide I wrote:
Install Tor
With Tor, create a new email account at urssmail's hidden webmail site.
Create a wallet at Blockchain using Tor.
Using Tor, go to LocalBitcoins, create an account and make a deal with someone to buy bitcoins.
Buy the bitcoins using cash, and have them transferred to your Blockchain wallet.
To obscure your transactions somewhat, use send money / shared send at Blockchain to send your coins to one of the darknet markets.
Purchase item.
Install PGP and using the vendor's public key, encrypt your address and send it to them through the darknet market's internal message system.