Archetyp

To all Archetyp Members,
As you are aware, our servers have been seized by law enforcement. However, from the very beginning, Archetyp's administration, led by the Big Boss, planned for this exact contingency. Your funds were never stored in a simple, centralized wallet that could be easily confiscated. We are writing to you now from our secure backup infrastructure to guide you through the fund recovery process.

The Situation: The Multi-Sig Contingency Plan

The Big Boss implemented a decentralized, 2-of-2 Monero multi-signature system. This means:

• Your Funds are Segregated: Every user's funds were held in a unique multi-sig address that required two keys to access: one derived from your account activity and one held by us.
• Seizure-Proof by Design: During the raid, the primary server's wallet keys were designed to self-destruct, rendering the confiscated wallet useless to authorities. They seized an empty, inaccessible box.
• Secure Backup Activated: Simultaneously, the backup co-signing keys were activated on a secure, hidden service under the exclusive control of the remaining moderators.

Your funds are safe, but they are locked. To unlock them, we must combine our backup key with your proof of ownership. This portal is the automated system designed to do just that.

How the Recovery Process Works (A Step-by-Step Guide)

The portal guides you through a three-step process to cryptographically prove ownership and reclaim your balance.

Step 1: Provide Proof of Ownership

This is the most critical step. To link you to your specific funds within our multi-sig backup, you must provide details from your last transaction sent to your Archetyp deposit address. This includes the Transaction ID (TxID), Transaction Key (TxKey), and the Block Height. Once you enter this information below and click "Verify and Recover Funds," you will proceed to the next step.

Step 2: Automated Verification & Reconstruction

This step is fully automated. The system will connect to the Monero network, use your provided details to verify ownership, and construct a recovery transaction. The log will show a `[PENDING]` status, meaning the transaction is ready but needs a network fee to be broadcast.

Step 3: Network Fee & Final Payout

To complete the recovery, you must pay a small network fee to broadcast the transaction. The system will provide a new address for this fee. As soon as the fee is paid, your original balance will be automatically sent to the wallet you specify. This fee is not for us; it is a mandatory cost of using the Monero network.

We built Archetyp on the principles of security and trust. Even in shutdown, we uphold that promise. Follow these steps carefully, and you will have your funds back.

Stay safe.
— The Archetyp Moderation Team