Do I need prior experience to join?
No. Every member starts at Ghost rank with 5 free labs and access to the Learner Hub. The material is written so someone starting from zero can follow it, but it doesn't slow down if you already know the basics.
Is this legal?
Yes. Vault Labs are sandboxed, intentionally vulnerable environments built specifically for practice — you're never attacking a real system without authorization. Everything on the platform is intended for authorized environments only, in line with standard ethical hacking practice.
What are Vault Credits (VC) and do I have to pay?
VC is the platform's internal currency, used to unlock marketplace tools and paid courses. You get 50 VC free on signup, plus more by referring members or completing Field Missions — enough to explore the platform without spending anything. Buying more VC is optional, using USDT crypto.
What's the difference between Vault Labs and the Marketplace?
Vault Labs are free, hands-on hacking environments for learning — XSS, SQLi, IDOR, JWT attacks, and more. The Marketplace is where members buy and sell actual tools and scripts — recon utilities, payload generators, automation bots — built for real-world use rather than practice.
Can I sell my own tools on Genesis Vault?
Yes, once you reach Predator rank or higher. Members who reach that tier can list their own tools, scripts, or labs in the marketplace and earn VC (or crypto) when other members buy them.