Anubis Market Payments - Bitcoin and Monero
Anubis Market accepts two cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin and Monero. There are no credit cards, bank transfers, or fiat gateways. Every transaction flows through the respective blockchain. The choice between the two affects your privacy profile directly.
New accounts receive Monero (XMR) as the default currency. You can switch to Bitcoin (BTC) manually in settings, but the system assumes XMR unless you change it. This default matters because most initial transactions will involve sending XMR from your wallet.
Monero (XMR)
XMR is the default for good reason. It uses ring signatures and stealth addresses to obscure the sender, receiver, and amount of every transaction. Unlike Bitcoin, where every payment creates a permanent public record linking inputs and outputs, Monero keeps these details hidden from anyone inspecting the blockchain. On Anubis, this means your purchase history remains tied only to your account login, not to a globally visible transaction graph.
The tradeoff is complexity. Setting up a Monero wallet requires more steps than a standard Bitcoin wallet. If you have never used XMR before, expect to spend time understanding integrated addresses and view keys. However, once configured, the privacy benefits outweigh the setup friction for regular users.
Bitcoin (BTC)
Many experienced buyers prefer Bitcoin because their existing wallets already hold BTC. Switching to BTC on Anubis is straightforward. Once enabled, you can deposit and withdraw using any standard Bitcoin address. The main drawback is transparency. Every BTC transaction on Anubis appears on the public ledger. While the amounts are small relative to the total network volume, anyone with the right tools can trace payments linked to your specific merchant account if they know your receiving address.
Deposits
To fund your account, navigate to the deposits section. The interface generates a unique receiving address for each transaction. Paste this address into your external wallet and send the desired amount. For Monero, wait for one confirmation. For Bitcoin, wait for two confirmations. This process typically takes under ten minutes on both networks. Until the minimum number of confirmations arrives, the balance shows as pending and cannot be used for purchases.
Withdrawals
You can withdraw your balance to any external wallet address supported by your chosen coin. A flat 1% fee applies to all withdrawals. If you try to withdraw less than the network dust limit plus the fee, the transaction may fail or cost proportionally more. Keep a minimal balance to cover potential failed attempts. The withdrawal request processes within the same timeframe as deposits, usually under fifteen minutes after initiation.
What it costs
| Operation | Fee |
|---|---|
| Sale commission | 5% |
| Withdrawal | 1% |
When XMR is not for you
If you operate primarily on large Bitcoin exchanges and do not maintain a dedicated Monero wallet, switching to XMR adds administrative overhead. In that case, choosing BTC saves you from managing two types of software. Just accept that your transaction trail becomes publicly inspectable. For high-volume traders concerned with anonymity, sticking with XMR remains the stronger option despite the extra setup work.