verified onion address

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A verified onion address is essentially a cryptographic proof that you're actually connected to the intended .onion site, not a fake. Dark web services like Facebook and the BBC use them to prevent malicious copies from intercepting your communications. Without this verification, a fake site could steal your login or personal data.