Topic Links 3.0 Archive ((top)) (2025)
Topic Links was a prominent directory on the dark web that served as a categorized link repository for .onion sites. As of early 2026, the service is widely considered defunct or highly unstable
Version Control:
Users can track how a specific topic has evolved over time. topic links 3.0 archive
- Staged moderation: submission → automated checks (duplicates, malicious indicators) → curator review → publish to public snapshot.
- Community flagging, peer review, and dispute resolution procedures.
Method 3: The Gemini Protocol
A small revival of Topic Links 3.0 is happening on the Gemini protocol (the successor to Gopher). Purists there maintain "Topic Link .gmi" files, believing the archive never died—it just went back to the terminal. Topic Links was a prominent directory on the
- Title
- Short summary (1–2 sentences)
- Detailed description (background, significance)
- Timeline / key dates
- Primary sources (with preserved link + capture date)
- Secondary analysis or commentary
- Tags / categories
- Related topics (internal links)
- Revision log (author, date, change summary)