Frequently asked questions

For all users

What is NFT.Storage?

NFT.Storage is a public good designed to preserve NFT data in decentralized, verifiable Filecoin storage. Aimed at ensuring every NFT remains accessible, we provide a low-cost, one-time fee solution for long-term preservation, aiming to seamlessly integrate across all NFT minting platforms and marketplaces.The cost to store your digital assets on NFT.Storage is USD $2.99 per GB. This is a one-time fee that aims to ensure your NFT data is preserved.

How does NFT.Storage aim to ensure the longevity of my NFTs?

We aim to ensure the longevity of your NFTs by leveraging Filecoin's decentralized storage capabilities along with IPFS's content addressing. We strive to ensure your NFT data is stored and accessible for the long-term, backed by our on-chain endowment and commitment to NFT preservation.

What does it cost to use NFT.Storage?

NFT.Storage offers long-term storage solutions at a one-time fee of USD $2.99 per GB. This fee is intended to to cover the cost of storing your digital assets securely in the Filecoin network, aiming for their longevity without incurring recurring costs.

How can I retrieve my NFT data from NFT.Storage?

We're enhancing data retrieval from NFT.Storage through collaboration with our Storage Providers to facilitate access via ipfs.io, a part of the decentralized IPFS network. This IPFS public gateway is currently under development to support efficient data retrieval. In the meantime, it's accessible for experimental use at ipfs.io/[enter CID].

For less frequent retrievals, get your content directly from the Filecoin storage provider. Learn more about retrieving from Storage Providers.

For more consistent, day-to-day retrieval needs, the IPFS.io gateway may not be suitable due to the varying reliability of this gateway. For a more suitable frequent retrieval use case, we recommend considering one of these options.

Can anyone verify the data stored on NFT.Storage?

All data stored with NFT.Storage is content-addressed with an IPFS hash, allowing anyone to mathematically prove its originality. In addition, periodic cryptographic checks are used in the Filecoin Network, aiming to ensure the verifiability of your data.

How does NFT.Storage handle data integrity and authenticity?

NFT.Storage maintains data integrity and authenticity by using immutable Content Identifiers (CIDs) to each piece of data. These CIDs act like digital fingerprints, ensuring that the content accessed is exactly what was originally uploaded. Our use of IPFS’s CIDs and Filecoin's verifiable storage solutions underpins this process, allowing for the cryptographic verification of data originality and integrity.

How can I support NFT.Storage?

Supporting NFT.Storage helps us continue providing valuable services to the NFT community. Here are some ways you can help:

1. Join Our Community: Engage with our smart, diverse, and passionate community. Your feedback helps shape the future of NFT preservation.
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2. Strategic Partnerships: Collaborate with us to drive innovation and growth in the NFT space.

3. Donations: Consider making a donation to support our mission.

4. Use Our Referral Links:
- Pinata: Sign up using our referral link here and the discount code NFTSTORAGE50. NFT.Storage receives a percentage of every dollar you spend.
- Lighthouse: By signing up using our referral link here, NFT.Storage earns a percentage of your first storage purchase.
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By supporting NFT.Storage, you help us maintain and enhance our services for the entire NFT community. For more information, learn more here.

What hot storage providers does NFT.Storage recommend?

NFT.Storage recommends two trusted hot storage providers: Pinata and Lighthouse.

1. Pinata:

- Why Pinata? Pinata is a well-established name in the IPFS community, known for its user-friendly interface and powerful tools for managing and pinning your data on IPFS.

- Special Offer: Use our referral link and code NFTSTORAGE50 at checkout to enjoy 50% off your first month on any paid plan.

- Support for NFT.Storage: For every new customer who signs up using our referral link here, NFT.Storage receives a percentage of every dollar you spend, helping to support our mission.

2. Lighthouse:

- Why Lighthouse? Lighthouse offers both fast hot storage and a unique perpetual storage model, allowing you to store your files long-term with a one-time payment. This is perfect for secure, verifiable storage.

- Special Offer: Sign up using our referral link to get a 30-day free trial on their annual plans.

- Support for NFT.Storage: By signing up with our referral link here, NFT.Storage earns a percentage of your first storage purchase, directly supporting our mission.

By choosing Pinata or Lighthouse, you not only benefit from robust storage solutions but also support the sustainability of NFT.Storage's public goods.

For community members

What is expected of members?

As a member of the NFT.Storage community, there are no commitments, and you are not required to participate if you choose not to. We appreciate your support through your membership. If you choose, you can engage with the community by participating in discussions, providing feedback, and getting involved in our initiatives. This can include joining working groups, participating in community calls, and helping to shape the strategic direction of our services. Your involvement and input are valuable in helping us achieve our goals and enhance our offerings, but they are entirely optional.

How can I contribute to the NFT.Storage Community?

There are many ways to contribute to the NFT.Storage Community! You can participate in working groups, provide feedback on new features, engage in community discussions, and help spread the word aboutNFT.Storage. Your active participation helps us improve and expand our services, ensuring we meet the needs of our members and the broader NFT ecosystem.

Is the NFT.Storage community a DAO?

We refer to ourselves as a community led by the NFT.Storage team, and we are on a journey to become more decentralized. While the terms and conditions currently reference DAO membership, we aim to gradually transition into a fully decentralized organization over time. Today, we operate more like a centralized community, but our long-term strategy is to become increasingly community-led, evolving based on the needs and feedback of our members.

What is the legal structure of the community?

NFT.Storage operates under the legal entity NFT.STORAGE LTD. The company is registered under theCorporations Act 2001 and is based in New South Wales, Australia. NFT.STORAGE LTD is a public company limited by guarantee and is governed by a board of directors. This structure ensures legal compliance and provides a solid foundation for our community's operations and future growth.

For NFT.Storage Classic users

What is NFT.Storage Classic?

NFT.Storage Classic is the original NFT.Storage product that provides free decentralized bandwidth and Filecoin storage for NFT data. The Classic product is no longer accepting new user registrations, but existing users can continue to upload data through 30 June 2024. NFT.Storage Classic has moved to classic.nft.storage.

Why am I being asked to register again?

To use the new version of NFT.Storage, you’ll need to sign up at nft.storage/signup.

How will the new pricing affect my existing stored data?

There will be no change to the pricing of NFT.Storage Classic. We will continue to provide free decentralized bandwidth and Filecoin storage for NFT data uploaded through the product.

What new features or improvements come with this change?

The update brings enhanced performance, additional preservation features, and more decentralized options for data retrieval capabilities. We aim to ensure even greater reliability and user experience in line with our commitment to long-term NFT preservation.

How can I provide feedback or get help regarding the new changes?

We value your feedback and are here to help. Please contact us with your query and we will get back to you.

Is NFTUp a part of NFT.Storage Classic?

Yes, NFTUp is included in NFT.Storage Classic. As part of the transition, starting June 30, 2024, at 5 PM EST, NFTUp, along with other NFT.Storage Classic services, will no longer accept new uploads.

Do I need to migrate my NFT.Storage Classic data to another hot storage provider?

Migration isn't required, but given how critical your NFT data is, NFT.Storage always advocates for storage layer maximalism. By that we mean, if there's even a fraction of a chance you believe one solution might fail, it's worth considering using multiple storage solutions. Both Pinata and Lighthouse have a simple tool to help you copy your NFT.Storage Classic data in under 5 minutes. Learn how here.

How do I copy my NFT.Storage Classic data to Pinata and Lighthouse?

Copying your NFT.Storage Classic data to Pinata or Lighthouse is simple and straightforward. Here are the steps for each provider:

Pinata:
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‍1. Sign Up: Create a Pinata account using our referral link here.
2. API Key: Log in to your NFT.Storage Classic account and create an API key.
3. Integration: Use the API key to integrate with Pinata.
4. Start Copying: Begin the copy process.

For detailed instructions, visit the Pinata Guide.

Lighthouse:

1. Sign Up: Create a Lighthouse account using our referral link here.
2. Copy Tool: Use Lighthouse's tool to import your NFT.Storage Classic data.
3. Follow Steps: Follow the steps provided by Lighthouse to complete the process.

For detailed instructions, visit the Lighthouse Guide.

By following these guides, you can seamlessly copy your data to ensure its continued availability.

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