Cryptocurrency Guide
Master payments on Abacus Market with BTC, XMR, and ETH
Why Cryptocurrencies?
Abacus Market uses cryptocurrencies to ensure anonymous, secure transactions. As of May 2025, we support Bitcoin (BTC), Monero (XMR), and Ethereum (ETH). Each offers unique benefits: BTC is widely accepted, XMR prioritizes privacy, and ETH enables smart contract functionality for advanced escrow systems.
This guide covers wallet setup, depositing funds, making purchases, and troubleshooting payment issues, ensuring you can transact confidently.
Setting Up Your Wallet
Choose a wallet compatible with Tor for maximum anonymity. Avoid custodial wallets (e.g., exchanges) that require KYC verification.
- Bitcoin (BTC): Use Electrum or Wasabi Wallet. Enable Tor routing in settings.
- Monero (XMR): Use the official Monero GUI or Cake Wallet. Sync over Tor for privacy.
- Ethereum (ETH): Use MetaMask with a Tor proxy or MyEtherWallet offline.
Back up your wallet’s seed phrase offline. Never share it. Generate a new address for each transaction to enhance privacy.
Depositing Funds
Follow these steps to deposit funds into your Abacus Market wallet:
- Log in to your Abacus Market account via our onion link.
- Navigate to the “Wallet” section and select BTC, XMR, or ETH.
- Copy the unique deposit address provided.
- Send funds from your external wallet to this address. Include a small transaction fee to prioritize confirmation.
- Wait for confirmations: BTC (2), XMR (10), ETH (12). This may take 10–60 minutes depending on network congestion.
Use services like Majestic Bank for secure exchanges, as recommended on our homepage.
Making Purchases
Once funds are confirmed, you can shop across our 60,000+ listings:
- Browse product categories or use search filters.
- Review vendor ratings and product details.
- Add items to your cart and select your preferred cryptocurrency.
- Confirm the transaction via our multi-signature escrow system.
- Track your order status and communicate with the vendor using PGP encryption.
Cryptocurrency Comparison
| Feature | Bitcoin (BTC) | Monero (XMR) | Ethereum (ETH) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Privacy | Moderate (use mixers) | High (ring signatures) | Moderate (use privacy tools) |
| Confirmation Time | 10–30 min | 20–60 min | 15–45 min |
| Transaction Fees | $0.50–$5 | $0.01–$0.10 | $1–$10 |
| Escrow Support | Standard | Standard | Smart Contract |
Troubleshooting Payments
Common issues and solutions:
- Deposit not visible: Wait for the required confirmations. Check the blockchain explorer for your transaction ID.
- High fees: Adjust the fee rate in your wallet or wait for lower network congestion.
- Wrong address: Cryptocurrency transactions are irreversible. Double-check addresses before sending.
- Exchange issues: Use Tor-compatible exchanges like Majestic Bank to avoid KYC.
For persistent issues, contact support with your transaction details.