How to Verify an Awazon Market Mirror
Prefix Check
All legitimate Awazon mirrors begin with the prefix awazon. This is a simple heuristic but an effective first filter. Before opening a link, scan the first six characters. If you see anything else, stop. Most fake sites use random prefixes or brand names of other markets to confuse newcomers.
The three current valid addresses are:
- awazoniiphb76srdg5nwaerkmaonslxhckbgku6md5vrlpywn5d4dnad.onion
- awazonke5qx47zir53wkjeukmeqbrkkb7ea5jou6dmutj5wl6xxia5yd.onion
- awazonct7jfqk2px4bkal77c4ikbzpz7qe24ivvxrgtbiirhgvffawad.onion
PGP Signature Verification
The operator awz-op signs all official announcements with a PGP key. The fingerprint of this key is stable since launch and is displayed in the footer of this clearnet catalog. Download the public key, import it into your OpenPGP client, and verify the signature on the mirror announcement.
If the signature checks out, the address comes from the operator. If it fails, the message was altered or forged. Do not trust the text alone. Trust the cryptographic proof. The fingerprint should match exactly what is printed here. Any deviation indicates a problem.
Handling Mismatches and Lookalikes
Lookalike domains are common in the darknet space. Attackers register .onion addresses that look similar but differ by one character. For example, changing an o to a 0 or an l to a 1. These sites may mimic the Awazon design perfectly. They might even have the same logo.
If an address does not match the list above, close the tab immediately. Do not enter your passphrase. Do not connect your wallet. Exit the browser and return to this catalog. Verify the string again. If you suspect you visited a fake site, consider rotating your recovery mnemonic and checking your wallet history for unauthorized outgoing transactions.
When in doubt, wait. Check this site for updates. Never rush. The cost of a mistake is loss of funds. The cost of waiting is a few minutes of reading. Always prioritize verification over speed.
