Sources & Methodology
Our research sources, editorial standards, and methodology for Nexus Market darknet analysis.
Editorial Policy
This site publishes unofficial research and informational content about Nexus Market darknet activity. We adhere to the following principles:
- All information is sourced from publicly available materials
- We do not access, interact with, or verify darknet marketplace operations directly
- Claims are clearly labeled as verified (by public sources) or unverified
- We do not publish links, mirrors, access instructions, or any content that facilitates illegal activity
- Content is reviewed for accuracy and safety before publication
Primary Sources
Law Enforcement & Government
- Europol — Press releases and public statements on darknet operations
- U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) — Indictments, press releases, and case documents
- FBI — Public statements and IC3 reports
Cybersecurity Research Firms
- Chainalysis — Cryptocurrency tracing and blockchain analytics
- TRM Labs — Blockchain intelligence and compliance
- Flashpoint — Threat intelligence and darknet monitoring
- Recorded Future — Threat intelligence platform
- DarkOwl — Darknet data and intelligence
Journalism & Security Reporting
- KrebsOnSecurity — Brian Krebs' cybersecurity journalism
- BleepingComputer — Cybersecurity news and analysis
- Reuters — International news coverage
- Ars Technica — Technology and security reporting
OSINT & Research Communities
- Bellingcat — Open-source investigation
- OSINT Curious — OSINT research community
- PhishTank — Phishing URL database
- URLhaus — Malicious URL tracking
Methodology
Our research methodology includes:
- Source identification: Monitoring public sources for Nexus Market-related information
- Verification: Cross-referencing claims across multiple independent sources
- Classification: Categorizing information as confirmed, reported, or unverified
- Safety review: Ensuring content does not facilitate illegal activity
- Publication: Presenting findings in accessible, educational format
Reading List
For further research on darknet marketplace dynamics, we recommend:
- Chainalysis Annual Crypto Crime Report
- Europol Internet Organised Crime Threat Assessment (IOCTA)
- UNODC World Drug Report (darknet chapter)
- Academic papers on darknet marketplace economics and disruption