This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Tor BBB
Darkweb marketplaces are falling — but vendor shops are rising to take their place.
This decentralization changes everything for researchers, security experts, and developers.
Why it matters:
Vendors now control their own infrastructure.
Researchers need better verification methods.
Trust signals and link reputation matter more than ever.
That’s why platforms like Torbbb.com focus on verified sources, not rumors.
It’s about safer, more transparent research.
Developers can help shape this new landscape by building smarter tools for verification and privacy.
The Darkweb is evolving — and it’s time to build for it, not just watch it happen.
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Tor BBB