MGM Grand market

MGM Grand darknet market, also known as MGM Grand market, has gained popularity since its establishment in April 2021. This market has seen increased traffic due to the closure or inaccessibility of other markets in the darknet. With 745 vendors and nearly 100,000 active buyers, MGM Grand has become a prominent player in the darknet market scene.

One of the standout features of the MGM Grand market is its contemporary and user-friendly layout. Notably, the market is also compatible with mobile devices equipped with a Tor browser, setting it apart from other darknet markets. This feature allows users to conveniently place orders on the go, giving the market an edge in accessibility.

The MGM Grand market claims to provide an "indemnity fund" to protect buyers who fall victim to fraudulent vendors. During the checkout process, a message is displayed emphasizing this feature. However, it is important to note that the market is not an insurance company. While they will make efforts to compensate affected buyers, the market advises users to exercise due diligence to reduce the likelihood of scams. The effectiveness of this compensation remains unverified, but the market is committed to monitoring and eliminating fraudulent vendors, having reportedly removed over 200 such vendors in 2022.

Currently, the MGM Grand hosts around 25,000 listings, organized into categories including Fraud, Drugs, Digital Goods, Guides & Tutorials, and Miscellaneous. The Drugs category consists of various subcategories such as Benzos, Cannabis & Hashish, Dissociatives, Ecstasy, Opioids, Prescription, Steroids, Stimulants, Paraphernalia, and Psychedelics. Interestingly, the Stimulants category garners significant attention, surpassing the traditional interest in marijuana-related categories. The market provides an advanced filtering system for easy searching of specific products.

At present, the MGM Grand solely accepts Bitcoin (BTC) as a valid form of cryptocurrency. However, the market has plans to incorporate Monero (XMR) in the future. The market operates using an escrow system, requiring buyers to deposit funds into a centrally-managed wallet before placing an order. Direct pay and multisig options are not available. Orders are executed through either Escrow or Finalize Early (FE), although only select vendors have FE privileges.

The MGM Grand stands out among darknet markets with its unique blend of features. Its "2.0" site design signals a commitment to catering to mobile device users. However, it does lack certain fundamental functionalities expected from contemporary markets. These shortcomings include the absence of support for Monero, Direct Pay options, and enforced PGP encryption. Thus, it is advisable to avoid depositing more coins than necessary and to purchase solely from experienced vendors. Additionally, users are encouraged to take personal responsibility for encrypting shipping information using PGP, rather than relying on the market.