Fawkes Beginner Guides

Beginner FAQ

What is Fawkes Market?
A darknet marketplace that serves the United Kingdom only. UK-based vendors, listings shipped domestically, payments in Bitcoin or Monero, escrow protection on every order, PGP two-factor authentication. Start with the beginner's walkthrough.
Is it hard to use?
No. The genuinely new parts for most people are Tor Browser (five-minute install) and PGP (ten minutes with our guides). The market itself works like a normal shop.
What are the official links?
The onion address fawkesgrixgdi6mepgocuntt34o73okuasaxmuqyu4miskuhhzp2dgad.onion plus four clearnet mirrors — fawkesmarket.ru, fawkesnetwork.ru, fawkesmarket.com, fawkesmarket.in. Verify any link at fawkes.sc before logging in.
Do I need Tor Browser?
Only for the onion address. Clearnet mirrors open in any browser. Tor is the more private door — setup guide.
Bitcoin or Monero?
Both accepted. Bitcoin is simpler to buy; Monero is private by design. Many buyers swap BTC→XMR before depositing — BTC guide, XMR guide.
How does escrow protect me?
The market holds your payment until the order arrives and you finalise. If something goes wrong, disputes recover the escrowed funds. Never finalise early.
How long does delivery take?
One to three days domestically, often next day. Full expectations in the delivery guide.
Can I use my phone?
Yes — mirrors in any mobile browser; Tor Browser on Android. iPhone users use the mirrors.
Is it safe?
Your safety is mostly your habits: bookmarks not searches, PGP 2FA, small balances, feedback-reading, escrow patience. The OPSEC checklist covers it all.
Is it legal?
Browsing a darknet market isn't an offence. Many products on it are controlled drugs (Misuse of Drugs Act 1971) — buying them is. The risk is yours.
What if the market is down?
Try another official mirror first — single access points go down far more often than the market. Bookmark fawkes.sc for the current links.
Who wrote these guides?
Independent writers, not the market. We keep the verified links current and explain the process in plain English. The market itself is behind the links listed above.