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Dark Web Dictionary
| Term | Description |
|---|---|
| 4-Methylthioamphetamine (4-MTA) | A Schedule I drug similar to para-Methoxyamphetamine (PMA). It is a serotonin releaser and stimulant, with a primary side effect of hyperthermia. |
| A-PVP | A designer drug similar to pyrovalerone. It is a synthetic psychostimulant that can cause hyperstimulation, paranoia, and hallucinations. |
| ADHD | Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental impairment characterized by a difficulty in maintaining focus and/or hyperactivity. |
| Administrator | A responsible party charged with the ongoing administration of a given system, service, project, or organization. |
| AL-LAD | Also known as 6-allyl-6-nor-LSD, it is a psychedelic drug and an analog of LSD. |
| Alkyl nitrates | More commonly known as "poppers", they are recreational drugs that can cause headrush and muscle relaxation. |
| Altcoin | Altcoins are Bitcoin-alternative cryptocurrencies. Generally, they project themselves as better substitutes to Bitcoin. |
| Ammunition | Projectiles used by firearms. |
| Amphetamine | A central nervous system (CNS) stimulant. Amphetamines are drugs that predominantly increase alertness and concentration. |
| Anabolic steroids | Drugs that include hormones such as testosterone; these steroids help with muscle growth or losing body fat through the production of protein. |
| AnonFiles | A file sharing site where users can upload files and provide custom links for download. |
| Anonymity | When a user hides their communication channel to protect his or her identity from being shared with another user or with a third party. |
| AOL | A mass media company that offers a webmail service, known as AOL Mail. AOL Mail differs from AOL's traditional e-mail program because it doesn't require special software. |
| API Key | An application programming interface (API) code used to identify users, programs, or developers, and may track or control how the API is being used. |
| Astrid | The creator/moderator of DarkNetMarkets. |
| AUD | The abbreviation for The Australian Dollar, Australia's currency. |
| Authentication | A process of validating information. |
| Avengers | A team of LSD testers and sellers from Silk Road. They can be reached on the Majestic Garden Forum. |
| Average vendor process | Process that users need to go through to be a vendor in a marketplace. |
| AYB | An abbreviation for "All /You're Base", a pop-culture reference meaning victory. |
| AYW | An abbreviation for "All /You're Wiki". |
| Backopy | The person who was in charge of Black Market Reloaded (BMR). |
| Balance | The money a user has available in their account. |
| Barbiturates | A group of 'downer' drugs that can induce drowsiness and decrease anxiety. They are also used to alleviate withdrawal symptoms from other drug use. |
| Benzodiazepines | Drugs that can assist with anxiety or insomnia treatment. They have sedative, anxiolytic, and muscle relaxant properties, amongst others. They can have adverse effects when used long-term. |
| Bergie Web | A part of the internet where indexed 'underground' sites can be accessed without a proxy. |
| Bitcoin | A cryptocurrency that allows users to make online purchases with no or minimal transaction fees. |
| Bitcoin exchange | A process or service for exchanging Bitcoins to money, and vice versa. |
| Bitcoinfog | A bitcoin tumbler service. |
| Black Market goods | Products that are being sold on deep web marketplaces. |
| Black Market Reloaded | One of the oldest sites on the dark web, it was a marketplace specializing in illicit goods. BMR has closed down. |
| Blockchain | The database of Bitcoin transactions, akin to a ledger. |
| Botnets | A number of Internet-connected devices controlled as a group to perform various tasks. They are typically infected with malware and controlled without the owner's permission. |
| Bromo-Dragonfly | A psychedelic drug considered to be extremely potent. |
| Buprenorphine | An opioid medication typically used in the treatment of opioid addiction. It is less potent than opioids such as heroin. |
| Buyers | Customers on dark markets. |
| CAD | An abbreviation for the Canadian dollar. |
| Caffeine | A stimulant that increases energy. Caffeine is commonly found in coffee, tea, and some soft drinks. |
| Cannabis | A THC-rich plant used as a recreational drug, commonly known as marijuana, weed, or hash. It can be consumed or smoked to achieve a high. |
| Cannabis growing | The production of cannabis products. |
| Carding | The art of stealing and selling information of credit cards. |
| Cathinones | A substance that is chemically similar to ephedrine, cathine, methcathinone, and other amphetamines. |
| Cipherspace | A generic term for encrypted cyberspace, such as I2P. |
| Cirrus | An administrator on the Silk Road forum. |
| Classifieds | A collection of small advertisements. |
| Clearnet | The category of sites that can be visited from every browser without the use of specialized proxies. |
| CNH | An abbreviation for the Chinese Yuan when traded outside of mainland China. |
| Cocaine | An addictive stimulant drug found in powder or crystal form; the drug is typically snorted, and can induce psychosis, a euphoric high, and/or agitation. |
| Codeine | An opioid used to relieve pain; it is often used as a recreational drug when combined with promethazine in the form of a syrup (commonly known as 'lean' or 'purple drank'). |
| CoinAsia | A proposed cryptocurrency and blockchain to be sovereign-backed for the Asian continent. |
| Cold Storage | An offline wallet to store cryptocurrencies. |
| Concentrates | A darknet marketplace where users can get hash oil, cream, vaporizer, etc. |
| Conferences | Meetings between users on the deep web. |
| CP | An abbreviation for Child Pornography. |
| Crack | A form of cocaine that can be smoked; also known as crack rocks. |
| Crypto News | A news site covering topics such as politics, technology, security, the dark web, Bitcoin, etc. |
| Cryptocurrency | A digital currency that can be used anonymously. The most prominent cryptocurrency is Bitcoin. |
| Cryptography | The field and study of creating and solving codes; cryptography is the foundation of digital encryption algorithms. |
| CVV | A three-digit security code located on the back of payment cards. |
| Dark Net | A relatively clandestine part of the World Wide Web that is not indexed by search engines and can only be accessed by specialized software such as the Tor browser. |
| DarkNetMarkets | Digital marketplaces on the dark web where users can make illicit transactions. |
| Datura | A plant containing tropane alkaloids that can be ingested as a drug. It can cause users to become delirious, hyperthermic, have an increased heart rate, and cause temporary photophobia. |
| DBAN | An open-source software that can delete information on users' hard disk drives. |
| DDG/Duck Duck Go | An alternative search engine that does not track or monitor users' searches. |
| DDOS Attack | An abbreviation for Distributed Denial of Service; DDoS is a cyber-attack that uses multiple systems to make the target's network unavailable through traffic overload. |
| Deep Web | A section of the internet that is not indexed by search engines. The Deep Web contains such things as intranets, banking information, membership sites, and also the Dark Web. |
| DeepDotWeb | A news site that provides current news and content about the Deep Web, including topics on privacy, cryptocurrencies, and darknet markets. |
| Defcon | The largest and oldest offline underground hacking conference. |
| Deposits | A sum of money placed into an account. |
| Digital items | In electronic commerce, digital items are used to describe any goods that are stored electronically, such as accounts, software, and ebooks. |
| Digitalink | The first drug vendor on Silk Road to get arrested. |
| Dispute | In electronic commerce, a disagreement between a buyer and vendor; disputes are typically centered on payment or delivery failure. |
| Dissociatives | A category of drugs that produce hallucinogenic effects, characterized by a sense of detachment from themselves and their immediate environment. |
| DKK | An abbreviation for the Danish Krone, the official currency of Denmark and Greenland. |
| DoD / Coachella / HH | A scammer on darknet markets. |
| Domestic | Geographically and politically in the same jurisdiction; in electronic commerce, this can refer to product creation and distribution. |
| Donations | Funds or items that are provided to another party, typically without recompensation. |
| Dox | An internet term for when identifying or otherwise private information has been published about an individual or their alias. |
| Dread Pirate Roberts | A fictional character from The Princess Bride; also a pseudonym used by the Silk Road's creator Ross Ulbricht. |
| Dumps | In the cyber field, a massive public release of data. |
| Ecstasy | The most well-known street name for 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), a psychoactive drug that increases felt sensations and euphoria. |
| Edibles | A term used for consumable drugs such as marijuana and mushrooms. |
| Electrum plugin | A tool that facilitates the use of multiple transactions on darknet marketplaces; Electrum itself is a Bitcoin Wallet. |
| Emergency BTC Address | A cryptocurrency wallet address that site administrators will send held funds to in the case of an unexpected market shutdown. |
| Empathogens | A category of psychoactive drugs that induce emotional openness. |
| Encryption | The conversion of data into an obfuscated code to prevent unauthorized access. |
| Erectile dysfunction | The inability for a male to achieve or maintain an erection suitable for intercourse; also known as impotency. |
| Escrow | A third party, often times a marketplace, that holds funds while a transaction is made between the buyer and the seller. |
| EUR | An abbreviation for the Euro currency. |
| Exchange Rates | The value of one currency in comparison to another. |
| Exit Scam | When an administrator or vendor is leaving and illicitly takes users' funds prior to his or her exit. |
| Exploit Kits | Software kits that identify and exploit vulnerabilities in client machines, typically with the intent of injecting and executing malicious code. |
| Exploits | Leveraging vulnerabilities to take advantage of a system. |
| Explosives | Reactive materials that rapidly expand (explode) when exposed to an external stimulus, such as an electric charge or heat source. |
| Fagmin/dgft | An administrator on Torchan; also a pronoun for an administrator who abuses their privileges. |
| FAQ | Abbreviation for Frequently Asked Questions. |
| FBI | An abbreviation for the US Federal Bureau of Investigation. |
| FE | In electronic commerce, specifically on darknet markets, it is an abbreviation for Finalizing Early without an Escrow. |
| Feedback | In electronic commerce, feedback is commentary and/or ratings on the quality of a product, service, or the other party of a transaction. |
| Fentanyl | An extremely potent opioid painkiller. |
| Flush | A Silk Road administrator that Dread Pirate Roberts allegedly paid to have killed. |
| Forum | A place for discussion. On the internet, forums are characterized by allowing users to start and comment on conversation 'threads'. |
| Fraud | Deception intended on creating financial or otherwise personal gains. |
| Freedom Hosting | A web hosting service catered specifically to deep web sites, accessible by the likes of Tor and other specialized browsers. |
| Freenet | An anonymous P2P service for publishing websites and files accessible only through its software, akin to Tor and I2P. |
| FUD | Abbreviation for Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt. |
| Galaxy | On the deep web, Galaxy is a Tor-accessible social network specifically made for users of the deep web. |
| Gawker | Gawker was a media blog that shut down in 2016. |
| GBP | An abbreviation for the British Pound currency. |
| GCHQ | An abbreviation for the UK Government Communications Headquarters, England's signal intelligence center. |
| GHB | An abbreviation for 4-hydroxybutanoic acid, it is a central nervous system depressant used to treat narcolepsy. Also known as Liquid X, it is used as a 'date rape' drug and can cause loss of consciousness, hallucinations, euphoria, and increased sex drive. |
| Grams | A search engine for the dark net, it indexes Tor-based sites and marketplaces. |
| HackBB | An infamous hacking forum on the darknet that was shutdown in 2013. |
| Hand Weapons | Also known as melee weapons, they are items used in close range, hand-to-hand combat. |
| Hard Candy | A darknet page where users could find child pornography. |
| Harry71 | An onion robot that shows users which sites are running on the Tor network. |
| Heroin | An opioid drug that comes from the poppy plant. It is used recreationally for its euphoric effects, and is highly addictive. |
| Hidden Service | An .onion domain name that can only be accessed by the Tor browser. |
| Hidden Wiki | A censorship-resistant wiki for Tor sites. |
| Honeypot | In cybersecurity, a deceptive measure in detecting unauthorized use and/or access of information systems. A honeypot will typically contain data that appears to be enticing or legitimate for unauthorized users. |
| Hub Forums | A forum on the dark web oriented towards reviews of darknet marketplaces, sites, and cryptocurrencies. |
| Hushmail | An encrypted email service. |
| I2P | Software that provides access to a network that allows for anonymous browsing, messaging, and file transfers. |
| Ibogaine | A substance with psychedelic properties, it is used for substance abuse treatments. |
| ICQ | An early instant messaging program, it is a derivative of "I Seek You" in English. |
| INR | An abbreviation for the Indian Rupee currency. |
| International | Concerning or relating to multiple countries. |
| Inviter user | A person who invites a user on a darknet marketplace or forum. |
| IRC | An abbreviation for Internet Relay Chat, a protocol that facilitates text communication. |
| Jabber | Also known as XMPP, it is a secure chat-messaging protocol. |
| JB | An abbreviation for jailbait, young women who are under the age of sexual consent but are considered to be sexually provocative or attractive. |
| Ketamine | An anesthetic drug. |
| Khat | A plant found in Africa and the Arabian Peninsula that acts as a stimulant and causes euphoria when ingested. |
| Lavabit | An encrypted email service, it is most known for being used by whistleblower Edward Snowden. |
| LE / LEO’s / LEA’s | An abbreviation for Law Enforcement / Law Enforcement Officers / Law Enforcement Agents, respectively. |
| Libertas | A pseudonym used by a Silk Road administrator. |
| Library | In relation to Tor hidden services, Tor Library is an extensive repository for media files. |
| Litecoins | A cryptocurrency based on an open source protocol. |
| LocalBitcoins | A site where users can buy and sell bitcoins. |
| Long-Range Guns | Rifles that are optimal for long distance shooting. |
| Love Letter | A letter sent from the postal service to the destination's address informing the recipient that a package has been seized. They can also be sent from buyers to scam the recipient(s). |
| LSD | An abbreviation for lysergic acid diethylamide, it is a psychedelic drug that alters the users' perceptions. |
| Malware | An abbreviation for malicious software that is typically used to disrupt computer or mobile operations, gather sensitive information, gain access to private computer systems, or display unwanted advertising. |
| MAOis | An early antidepressant medication. |
| Marco Polo Task Force | A multi-agency task force that investigated Silk Road. The US FBI, BAFTE, DHS, IRS, Postal Inspection, and Secret Service are known to have been members. |
| Mariana\’s Web | A joke used to refer to the deepest and darkest parts of the deepweb, accessible through impossible means. |
| Marketplaces | In electronic commerce, websites where users can purchase goods or services. On the darknet, these are typically illicit. |
| MDA/MDAI | A synthetic, psychoactive drug used recreationally to experience emotional openness. |
| MDPV | A stimulant that functions as a dopamine inhibitor. It is a designer drug-variant of Pyrovalerone, and is often used as a recreational drug. |
| Mescaline | A psychedelic drug comparable to LSD. |
| Methadone | An opioid painkiller. It is also used in the treatment of drug addiction. |
| Methamphetamine | Commonly known as 'meth', methamphetamine is a central nervous system stimulant medically used to treat obesity and ADHD. It is known to induce euphoria and is an aphrodisiac, making it popular as a recreational drug. |
| Molly | A drug that is sold on the marketplace on the deep web. |
| Monero | An open-source cryptocurrency based on the CryptoNote protocol. It is centered on its proof-of-work function. |
| Morphine | An opioid medication used as a central nervous system block, it is an extremely potent painkiller. |
| MSM | An abbreviation for Mainstream Media, typically referring to large media entities such as Fox News or CNN. |
| MtGox | A Tokyo-based bitcoin exchange, the entity infamously came under fire for filing for bankruptcy and the assumed theft of bitcoins. |
| Multi-Signature | Abbreviated as 'multisig', it can refer to an escrow that requires more than one key to authorize a transaction. Alternatively, it could also refer to a digital signature that represents a group of users. |
| Mushrooms | In the context of drugs, mushrooms (or 'shrooms') refers to mushrooms containing psilocybin - a psychedelic substance. |
| Nitrous oxide | A colourless gas used as an anesthetic in the medical field and as a euphoric substance when used recreationally. When above room temperature, it functions as a potent oxidizer. |
| Opiate | A drug or other substance that contains or is derived from opium. |
| Opioid | Pain relievers derived from opium, such as morphine. |
| OrBot | An application for Android devices that facilitates anonymous web browsing, instant messaging, and emailing through proxies. |
| Oxycodone | An opioid painkiller. It is also used to treat opioid withdrawal in combination with naloxone. |
| Psychedelics | Drugs with hallucinogenic, perception-altering effects. |
| Tor | Originally an abbreviation for The Onion Router, it is a software that allows for anonymous communication. |
| VPN | Abbreviation for Virtual Private Network, a service that allows users to create a secure connection to another network via the internet. |
| Whistleblowing | The act of revealing or reporting another party's involvement in illicit activities. |
| Withdrawals | In relation to finance, the act of taking funds from an account. In relation to medicine, a group of symptoms caused by the cessation of medication or drug administration. |
| ZULU Time | Time zone equivalent to UTC+0 and GMT. |