Flugsvamp
| Launched | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Closed | 2021 |
| Founder(s) | Unknown administrators (Sweden) |
| Network | Tor hidden service (.onion) |
| Currency | Bitcoin (Monero later) |
| Est. revenue | Not published |
| Peak size | National market |
Flugsvamp ("fly agaric" in Swedish) was a Swedish darknet market that operated through several versions and over seven years before Swedish law enforcement took it down in 2021.
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History
Flugsvamp launched in 2014 as one of the first national markets and survived multiple relaunches — versions 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0 — each time rebuilding after seizures or voluntary closures.
Operation
The market catered mainly to Swedish buyers and vendors, with listings in Swedish and localized logistics. Its longevity made it a fixture of the Nordic darknet scene.
Downfall
In 2021 Swedish police seized Flugsvamp 3.0 and arrested its suspected operator. The market was shut down and its assets forfeited.
Legacy
The takedown showed that even national, community-oriented markets were not beyond the reach of law enforcement, and it underscored the trend toward national policing of darknet commerce.