![]() ![]() The operator coordinates the entire supply chain and resolves issues with clients. An important position for a shop on Hydra is the operator. These couriers create the final “treasures” that are picked up by the buyers. These “master treasures” are then picked up by “warehousemen” who then distribute the goods to smaller couriers. Suppliers-who import drugs from outside Russia-and chemists and growers-who produce drugs locally-create “master treasures” that are large stashes of drugs. ![]() Supply chains on Hydra generally include multiple “treasures”. ![]() Neither buyer, seller nor courier ever cross paths in person. The buyer then goes to the location to pick up the purchase. With a pre-order, the buyer and seller will agree on the details of the purchase, such as the amount, and the seller will then hide the product and send the buyer the location. A buyer can purchase an instant order and will immediately receive the coordinates or address of the “kлад”, where the package is hidden. There are two types of purchases: instant orders and pre-orders. The packages will be buried (“прикоп”), magnetized to something (“магнит”), or otherwise hidden in an inconspicuous location (“тайник”). Sellers create “ kлад” or “ treasures”, which is a package of an illicit good hidden in a physical location. The way most darknet markets operate is that physical goods are shipped from the seller to the buyer through the post. Hydra has stated that it will continue “…to suppress any resistance that could have a negative impact on the future of our projects”. In doing so, Hydra has squashed its competition and attracted millions of users. Hydra launched an aggressive advertisement campaign on YouTube as well as other websites and reportedly conducted DDoS attacks on its competition (unverified). Hydra Market has listed RAMP, IKLAD, BLACKMARKET, SOLARIS, and RuSilk as previous competitors. Originally, there were several other Russian markets. Hydra became the top Russian darknet market in 2017, after the closure of RAMP (Russian Anonymous Marketplace). Hydra is Russian in origin and serves the following countries: Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Moldova. Launched in 2015, Hydra is the most prominent Russian darknet market and likely the largest darknet market in the world.
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