About OnionSphere: Your Guide to the Dark Web

Why We Built OnionSphere

You asked us what really happens on the dark web and how to explore it without getting into trouble. That is exactly why we created OnionSphere in 2026. We give clear, practical answers to questions that most people hesitate to ask out loud: how to connect safely, which tools actually protect your traffic, what risks you face when visiting hidden services, and how to tell a legitimate marketplace from a scam. Our goal remains simple. We help you navigate this hidden part of the internet with confidence and without unnecessary fear.

Who Writes the Guides

We are a small team of four people based in Seattle. Miles Carter leads the editorial work as our cybersecurity specialist. The rest of us are researchers who have spent years studying online privacy and anonymous networks. None of us claim to be famous hackers or award-winning experts. We simply test tools ourselves, read primary sources, and share what we learn in plain language. Every article carries the voice of someone explaining the topic to a friend who has never touched Tor before.

How We Prepare Every Article

Before we publish anything, we spend time reading original documentation, running our own tests on isolated machines, and cross-checking facts across multiple reliable sources. We never rely on a single forum post or outdated tutorial. After the first draft, at least two other team members review the text for accuracy and clarity. We update older guides every few months or as soon as major changes appear in the Tor network, browser versions, or common attack methods. You can always find the last update date at the bottom of each page.

What We Do Not Do

We do not publish .onion links, direct marketplace addresses, or step-by-step instructions for illegal activity. Our focus stays on defence, understanding, and harm reduction. You will not find sensational stories meant to scare you, nor do we encourage anyone to break the law. If a topic crosses into criminal territory we simply explain the risks and stop there.

Get in Touch

Questions about a specific guide or suggestions for a new topic? Write to Miles directly at [email protected]. The whole team reads every message, although it may take us a few days to reply. We appreciate your feedback because it helps us keep the information accurate and useful.

We keep OnionSphere independent and free from advertisements or affiliate links. Everything you read here comes from our own research and real-world testing in Seattle. Thank you for trusting us with your first steps into the dark web. We will stay patient, honest, and up to date so you can explore safely.