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Archetyp DDoS & Darknet Admin Responds to FUD

Sam Bent

Apr 14, 2025 — 1 min read

Archetyp Market was hit by a DDoS attack on April 13, 2025, briefly affecting access.
Market admin Yoshi (aka BigBoss*) confirmed the issue on Dread and announced CAPTCHA changes to improve mitigation.
Rumors of compromise spread, but no evidence supports them.
Real-time mirror checks show the market is stable and functional.

00:00 Introduction to Archetype Market's DDoS Attack
00:43 Details of the DDoS Attack on April 13th
01:19 Archetype's Stability Compared to Other Markets
02:27 FUD Claims and Community Reactions
02:50 Best Practices for Darknet Market OpSec
03:30 Current Status of Market Mirrors
03:49 Personal History with Yoshi (Market Admin)
05:08 Discussion About the Admin's Three-Year Timeline
05:53 Importance of Graceful Exits in Darknet Markets
06:42 Conclusion: Surviving Against Adversaries

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