Monero Payment Guide

Market Access

Official Onion:

http://drughuberjxfrxtlk2cystdz4jvogmc3lsnk5drvwx2nfi63ou2r2kid.onion/ Clearnet: https://drughub.io

Why Monero?

DrugHub exclusively accepts Monero (XMR), a privacy-focused cryptocurrency. Unlike Bitcoin, Monero transactions are completely private by default.

Private by Default

All transactions are confidential. Sender, receiver, and amounts are hidden.

Untraceable

Ring signatures make it impossible to trace transactions back to their origin.

Fungible

Every XMR is equal. No "tainted" coins that can be blacklisted.

Getting Started with Monero

Step 1: Download a Monero Wallet

Choose a wallet based on your operating system and needs:

Wallet Type	Platform	Best For
Monero GUI	Desktop (Win/Mac/Linux)	Full control, full node
Feather Wallet	Desktop (All platforms)	Lightweight, fast sync
Cake Wallet	iOS / Android	Mobile users
Monerujo	Android	Android-specific features

Recommended: Download from official sources only: https://getmonero.org/downloads

Step 2: Secure Your Wallet

Create a strong password for your wallet file
Write down your 25-word seed phrase on paper (never digital)
Store the seed phrase in a secure, offline location
Test your backup by restoring a second copy of the wallet

Critical: Your seed phrase is the ONLY way to recover your funds. Losing it means losing your Monero forever.

Step 3: Acquire Monero

Methods to Obtain XMR:

1. Cryptocurrency Exchanges

Buy XMR directly on exchanges like Kraken, Binance (where available), or TradeOgre. Requires KYC on most major exchanges.

2. Swap Services

Exchange other cryptocurrencies for XMR using services like FixedFloat, ChangeNOW, or Bisq (decentralised).

3. Peer-to-Peer (P2P)

LocalMonero allows you to buy XMR directly from other users with various payment methods.

Payment Process on DrugHub

DrugHub uses an invoice-based payment system with no deposits required. Here's how payments work:

Payment Flow

1. Place Order
Add items to cart and proceed to checkout

2. Receive Invoice
Get encrypted payment address and exact amount (including 5% fee)

3. Send Payment
Send exact XMR amount to provided address from your wallet

4. Confirmation
Order marked as paid after blockchain confirmations (typically 10 blocks)

Important Payment Details

Aspect	Details
Market Fee	5% commission paid by customer
Deposits	Not required — invoice-based only
Withdrawal Fees	Covered by the market (vendors)
Processing Time	Withdrawals processed offline within 24h
Hot Wallets	None on servers — cold storage only

⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

Sending Incorrect Amount Always send the EXACT amount specified on the invoice, including the 5% fee.

Using Wrong Address Each invoice has a unique address. Never reuse old addresses.

Not Waiting for Confirmations Monero requires ~10 confirmations. Don't panic if it takes 20 minutes.

Sending from Exchange Always use your personal wallet, not an exchange account.

Monero Privacy Best Practices

Use Your Own Node

Running your own Monero node provides maximum privacy. Otherwise, use trusted remote nodes.

Enable Tor/VPN

Route your Monero wallet traffic through Tor or a VPN for additional network-level privacy.

Separate Wallets

Use different wallets for different purposes. Don't mix marketplace transactions with personal funds.