V3RDAD

Record ID: ACT-0021
Handle(s): @V3RDAD
Status: Active
First Observed: 2021-12-14

Summary

V3RDAD is an active cyber actor, archivist, and self-proclaimed “pataphysician” operating within the Com Network on Telegram and the broader Deep Web / netstalking community. He is primarily known for developing and maintaining custom darknet overlays—most notably “Passage” (a modification of the I2P+ router)—and for recreating legacy internet networks such as “CLOSNET” and the fabled “Mariana's Web”.

V3RDAD possesses a strong technical aptitude for network configuration, routing protocols (I2P, Tor, OpenVPN, TINC), web hosting (Apache, Nginx, PHP), and hardware engineering. He frequently showcases physical hardware modifications, specializing in rugged military-grade equipment such as the Gridcase 1590, adapting them with DTL-38999 connectors, water cooling, and SATA ports to serve as network nodes and policy servers.

While recognized for his dedication to preserving lost internet history and “netstalking” lore, V3RDAD is a highly controversial figure. He openly espouses extremist ideologies, fringe conspiracy theories, and frequently engages in drug-induced philosophical rambling. Despite his outlandish rhetoric, he is regarded by his peers as a capable archivist and developer who actively provides infrastructure for various “hacktivist” and netstalking factions.

Aliases

P.B. V3RDAD — Extended moniker used in formal chat interactions
Verdad — Alternative spelling / phonetic alias used in chat

Affiliations

Phantom Caravan / Deep Web Caravans (Network Manager / Archivist)
El Community / Shadow Web (Reviver / Infrastructure Provider)
Iranian Netstalking Community (Partner / Server Host)
Ganzir City (Admin / Prominent Member)

Timeline

2021-12-14 — First documented activity in the “Truth” Telegram group.
2024-09-24 — V3RDAD's GitHub account is breached via a 2FA bruteforce attack, allegedly carried out by a former associate known as X0reaxeax (nbk39).
2024-10-03 — V3RDAD announces the creation of a custom darknet overlay on top of I2P, laying the groundwork for his “Passage” client.
2024-11-27 — Public release of “Passage v2.0” (a modified I2P+ client), granting users access to custom TLDs such as .clos, .quit, .dafy, and .lll.
2024-12-10 — High-profile dispute with a user named “Milana” over the ownership, legitimacy, and legacy of the “DaFy network” and Mariana's Web projects.
2026-01-11 — Last known activity documented in the “Timesea Chat”.

Related Incidents

Evidence

Ref	Source	Date	Notes
[1]	Ganzir City Chat	2024-09-24	V3RDAD discusses his GitHub account being compromised by X0reaxeax via a GET request 2FA bruteforce.
[2]	Ganzir City Chat	2024-10-03	Mentions the creation of a darknet overlay on top of I2P to bypass traditional DNS limitations.
[3]	Ganzir City Chat	2024-11-27	Distributes instructions and files for “Passage v2.0”, a custom address helper configuration for I2P+.
[4]	Ganzir City Chat	2024-12-10	Extensive log of a confrontation with “Milana” regarding the DaFy network, PDW (Project Dark Warrior), and the origins of Mariana's Web.
[5]	Ganzir City Chat	2025-08-08	Detailed discussion regarding the physical modification of a Gridcase 1590 military laptop used for his projects.

Notes

Ideology & Philosophy: V3RDAD heavily incorporates a philosophy known as “Pataphysics” into his work. He claims to have authored a book on the subject. He frequently attempts to blend quantum theory, chaos theory, and “Narrativics” into his network structures, often referencing the works of Terrence McKenna (Timewave Zero).
Extremism & Behavior: Analysts note that V3RDAD's chat history contains significant amounts of hate speech, racial slurs, anti-Semitic remarks, and endorsements of 9/11 and COVID-19 conspiracy theories. He frequently disparages mainstream society, “woke” culture, and Western governments, referring to them in Orwellian terms. He justifies his behavior as absolute “free speech” and actively seeks to host platforms immune to state censorship.
Substance Use: V3RDAD openly discusses his use of various substances, including Opium, DMT, Salvia Divinorum, Tramadol, and Ritalin, often claiming these substances aid his “research” or allow him to interact with technology in unconventional ways. He also mentions suffering from chronic migraines.
Archival Mission: A core motivation for V3RDAD is the preservation of “illegal information” and dead internet history. He frequently expresses disdain for organizations like Mrakopedia and Darksearch, accusing them of erasing Russian netstalking history and “sanitizing” the internet.
Technical Competence: Despite his eccentricities, V3RDAD has demonstrated a high level of competence in reviving defunct codebase elements and managing self-hosted infrastructure. His implementation of the “Passage” client effectively established a functioning, decentralized intranet for his followers.

Record created: 2025-05-09.