v3 features an improved hidden service directory protocol that makes it harder for malicious actors to "enumerate" or list hidden services. Navigating the Archive Safely

Always ensure the link is a full v3 address (56 characters). Older v2 addresses are no longer reachable in modern versions of Tor (version 0.4.6 and later).

Secure versions of mainstream platforms such as The New York Times , ProPublica , or Facebook for users in censored regions.

Archives of this nature typically index various types of deep web content, including:

Clones of libraries like Z-Library or Sci-Hub for accessing academic papers.

Configure your browser to "Prioritize Onion Sites" to automatically re-route requests to their secure onion counterparts when available. What is Found in These Archives?

To access the links contained within a Topic Links 3.0 archive, standard browsers like Chrome or Safari will not work.