Torzon Market has deployed an upgraded multi-signature escrow system, addressing several vulnerabilities in the previous implementation. The update represents a significant improvement in buyer protection and a meaningful reduction in the market's ability to execute an exit scam.
How the New System Works
The updated escrow uses 2-of-3 Monero multisig addresses. Three parties hold key shares: the buyer, the vendor, and the market. To release funds from escrow, any two of the three parties must co-sign the transaction. This means the market alone cannot access funds without a buyer or vendor co-signature, significantly limiting exit scam risk.
Technical Implementation Details
The new system uses Monero's native multisig protocol. Key generation happens client-side within the Tor Browser, meaning private key material is never transmitted to the market's servers. The market only holds a public key for each escrow address, not the private key component needed to sign transactions. For buyers, the practical change is minimal - the security improvement is in the cryptographic guarantee that funds cannot be unilaterally taken.