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Threat Level Low: I browse the Darknet. Nothing I do is criminal.
If you're not doing anything criminal, Tor on Windows or Linux is fine for what you're doing. Gmail and Facefuck are your Email and Chat clients.

Threat Level Casual Buyer: I buy drugs for my own consumption. LE isn't actively looking for me.
Tails booted from a USB or a Whonix running in a VM are suitable for the Markets. Check the Chat & Email tab on the banner for options.

Threat-level Crime: Fraudsters, Carders, and Assorted Other Gangsters
who need specialized software, run target-provided software, or connect via remote desktop to perform illicit activities. Residential proxies and VPNs are often required.

Threat Level Reseller: I buy drugs for resale on the street. I use insecure apps to communicate with my customers and don't use PGP.
Tails booted from a USB or a Whonix running in a VM are suitable for the Markets.
A Pixel phone running GrapheneOS is the best choice for secure communication with your street customers. The OS Install Guide is on the banner. VPNs are recommended

Threat Level High: I'm a Drug Vendor. LE is interested in tracking me down.
You need a Whonix VM running on a standard Linux host. Stick to the chat apps and Email Hosts recommended in the Chat & Email link on the banner. Always use PGP encryption for sensitive data. Either connect from random WiFi:s or connect from home via a proxy-chain to Tor.

Threat Level: Highest: I'm a Market Admin, or I'm a large-scale Vendor. LE would love to catch me. They would get their name in the paper
I asked a trusted source who must remain anonymous, and he told me
I can not tell you anything.