Becoming a Vendor
Guide for those interested in selling on Dark Matter Market.
Vendor Requirements
- Active account in good standing
- Vendor bond payment
- Verified PGP key
- Detailed product listings
- Professional communication
Application Process
- Request vendor status through support
- Submit required documentation
- Pay the vendor bond
- Wait for approval
- Set up your vendor profile
- Create product listings
What Makes a Listing Trustworthy
Buyers screen vendors before they order ā the same signals they look for are what you should optimize for. The buyer-side view of what goes wrong is in the Buying Guide; here is the vendor-side counterpart.
Accurate, specific descriptions
State exactly what the buyer gets: quantity, form, shipping regions, and handling time. Vague copy-paste listings are one of the first things experienced buyers filter out ā they read the same way as the scam patterns described in the buying guide's red-flags section.
Prompt, PGP-encrypted communication
Publish a verified PGP key on your profile and answer buyer questions in encrypted messages, not plaintext. Buyers use PGP consistency as a trust check; for setup and encryption mechanics, point them to the PGP Encryption Guide rather than trading keys in the clear.
Consistent fulfillment over time
Real order history accumulates order by order ā shipped on time, as described, with satisfied buyers leaving reviews spread across weeks. There is no shortcut: fake reviews or inflated activity get flagged the same way buyers flag suspicious listings. Fulfill reliably and the profile builds itself.