Crown Market payments guide
Crown Market accepts Bitcoin and Monero for deposits. Monero serves as the default option for most users. Both currencies allow direct transfers from personal wallets to the market, and the choice affects your privacy footprint significantly. Pick based on your comfort level with blockchain traces.
Why two coins and not more
Two options simplify decision making for buyers. Bitcoin suits those who already hold BTC and accept a public transaction history. Every transfer links sender and receiver addresses on a shared ledger. Monero fits users who prefer obfuscation without relying on third-party mixing services. Transaction amounts and parties remain hidden by design.
Supporting fewer currencies reduces complexity in backend processing. Adding Litecoin or Ethereum introduces different confirmation timelines and fee structures. Maintenance costs rise with each new integration. The current selection covers the primary needs of the community. Stick with what works rather than chasing every possible asset class.
Depositing
Generate a fresh deposit address for every single payment. Click the deposit button and copy the new string each time. Never reuse an old address, because it allows linking multiple transactions together. Send funds from your own wallet instead of directly from an exchange. Exchanges maintain records of your verified account, which creates a line from an identity-checked account to the market.
Bitcoin requires two confirmations before credits appear. Monero needs ten block confirmations to finalize the deposit. These thresholds balance speed and security for both parties. If you accidentally send via the wrong network, start a support ticket immediately and include a test transfer proof if available to speed up resolution.
Fees
The market does not add buyer-side fees beyond the listed product price. Network transaction fees are paid by the sender from their wallet balance. Sellers pay a small escrow commission percentage on completed orders, and that cost is generally factored into their pricing. You deal with the sticker price and your own network costs.
What not to do
- Send funds directly from major exchanges. Their compliance teams flag darknet-related transactions frequently.
- Reuse the same deposit address for different purchases. Each address corresponds to one specific order.
- Transfer more than the exact required amount. Excess stays locked in your account balance but complicates accounting.
Frequently asked
There is no hard minimum set by the platform. However, very small amounts may get lost in network dust or fees. Aim for at least 0.001 BTC or an equivalent XMR amount to cover typical transaction costs.
Lightning payments are not supported. Only native on-chain transfers work for deposits.
If short, top up the difference to the same address. If over, the excess remains in your account wallet. Contact support if the discrepancy is large enough to need adjustment.
Wait for the required confirmations to complete. This ranges from about thirty minutes for Bitcoin to several hours for Monero. Check your account dashboard periodically rather than refreshing constantly.