Understanding the Basics with Our Essential FAQ
1. What is a decentralized storage network?
A decentralized storage network is a type of network that allows users to store and access their data in a decentralized manner, without relying on a centralized storage provider or a single point of failure. Instead, data is distributed across a network of nodes, making it more resilient to attacks and ensuring that users have full control over their data. These networks typically use blockchain or other decentralized technologies to manage data storage and access, and may also incorporate features like encryption and redundancy to ensure the security and availability of stored data.
Crust Network is a layer 1 blockchain built on substrate that incentivizes the creation of storage orders, and storage node use on the IPFS network. By utilizing blockchain technology, Crust Network has become one of the largest decentralized cloud storage systems which can host a variety of websites, dApps, NFT’s, and personal files with ease.
2. What is the relationship between Crust and IPFS?
Crust is a decentralized storage network that is designed to provide users with secure, affordable, and reliable storage solutions. One of the key technologies that Crust utilizes is IPFS (InterPlanetary File System), which is a protocol and network designed to create a peer-to-peer method of storing and sharing hypermedia in a distributed file system.
Crust is built on top of IPFS, and it provides a more user-friendly and accessible interface to access IPFS. Crust adds some additional features and functionality to IPFS, such as decentralized storage markets, smart contracts, and cross-chain capabilities, which make it more suitable for Web3 applications.
3. What is the maximum file size that Crust network supports for uploading?
Users can upload files up to 32GB in size through Crust Gateway and IPFS clients. However, for uploads through Crust Files, the maximum file size is limited to 1GB.
4. How to use Crust apps for file storage?
a. To enter the application, go to Crust Apps top bar -> Storage market -> Storage user.
b. For the first time you enter the Storage User page, you need to choose between the two working modes: Gateway or IPFS.
c. For non-IPFS users, “Upload files by Gateway” is an easier way.
d. Then you just need to upload the files and place the orders.
The text tutorial please refer to:
https://wiki.crust.network/docs/en/storageUserGuide
The video tutorial please refer to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzpX29sKCVQ&list=PLw4dgIC0HpQUJYLbnFifjO7Y6WOSfdRac
5. How to use Crust Files for file storage?
a. Go to the Crust Files website (https://files.storage/).
b. Click the “Sign In” button and select your preferred method of authentication. You can use your Web3 wallet or sign in with a third-party account like Google, LinkedIn, or Twitter.
c. Once you are signed in, you can drag and drop files to upload them to the Crust network.
d. You can view and manage your uploaded files through the Crust Files dashboard.
All file storage are totally FREE via Crust Files!
6. How long can a file be stored once it is saved? If I want to store it permanently, how should I do it?
The default storage time for a single transaction(order) is 6 months. If you want to extend the storage duration, Crust provides an assurance pool for you to customize the file’s storage time, it allows you to put some tokens and will automatically extend the file’s storage time.
So you can customize how long you need to store it.
7. What are the advantages of Crust compared to Filecoin and Arweave?
Here are some potential advantages of Crust compared to Filecoin and Arweave:
a. Cross-chain compatibility: Crust is designed to work with a wide range of blockchains, including Ethereum, Polkadot, Binance Smart Chain, and more. This makes it easier for developers to integrate Crust with their existing projects and provides more flexibility for users who want to store data on different chains.
b. Lower storage costs: Crust claims to offer lower storage costs compared to competitors like Filecoin and Arweave. This can make it more affordable for users who need to store large amounts of data.
c. Faster access times: Crust uses a distributed caching mechanism to speed up access times for frequently accessed files. This can provide faster access to data compared to other decentralized storage networks.
d. More user-friendly: Crust aims to make decentralized storage more accessible to mainstream users by providing user-friendly interfaces and tools, such as the Crust Files app. This can make it easier for non-technical users to take advantage of the benefits of decentralized storage.
8. What is the difference between Crust’s mainnet, Maxwell network, and Shadow network?
Crust’s mainnet is the primary blockchain network for the Crust ecosystem, where the CRU token is used for transaction fees and network governance.
The Maxwell network is a test network for Crust that allows developers to test and experiment with new features before deploying them to the mainnet. But the page is offline now.
The Shadow network is a parachain on the Kusama network that provides decentralized storage solutions for the Polkadot ecosystem. It is built on the Crust protocol and provides cross-chain storage capabilities for different blockchains. The CSM token is used in the Shadow network for transaction fees and network governance.
9. What exchanges currently support Crust? Where can the mainnet CRU be traded?
Currently, CRU can be traded on several exchanges including Huobi, Gate.io, MEXC, and Uniswap. The list of exchanges supporting CRU may change over time, so it’s best to check with the official Crust Network website or social media accounts for the latest information.
As for purchasing mainnet CRU, it is available for trading on Huobi, Gate.io, and MEXC. Additionally, users can also purchase mainnet CRU directly on Crust Swap (https://swap.crust.network/#/swap).
10. How to use Crust’s plugin wallet? What other wallets support Crust?
The Crust Wallet is only used for interacting with the Crust Maxwell/MainNet network and does not support CRU tokens on the ERC20 network. Users can install the Crust Wallet in two ways:
a. Users can install the Crust Wallet through the Chrome App Store.
b. Users can also install the Crust Wallet directly through the compressed package: https://wiki.crust.network/docs/en/crustWallet/
Please note that when creating a new account on the Crust Wallet, users need to properly store the account’s mnemonic phrase and backup file because once the account is lost, the assets in the account will be permanently lost.
Other wallets that support CRU(Mainnet) include Polkadot.js, Talisman, Subwallet, Tokenpocket, and Math Wallet.
11. Where can we check out the data of Crust Network? Where can the current circulation be viewed?
You can check the data of Crust Network on its block explorer at https://crust.subscan.io/. However, the data on CoinMarketCap may not be accurate, as it is only updated once every three months. It is recommended to refer to Subscan and CoinGecko for up-to-date and accurate information on the current circulation of CRU.
12. What is the total amount of Crust? Is it infinite?
The total amount of CRU is not infinite, it will approach 50 million within the 15 years from the Mainnet launch. The annual production rate is 88% of the previous year’s amount, starting with 5 million in the first year. This information can be found in the Crust Network whitepaper.
13. Can CRU be staked on Crust apps now?
Users can stake CRU on Crust’s apps, and earn CRU rewards.
In order to receive rewards, users will need to reference the node’s guarantee fee and APY of the guarantor.
More details please refer to:
https://wiki.crust.network/docs/en/guarantor
Additionally, CRU can also be staked for governance purposes to participate in the decision-making process of the Crust network.
14. How to contact Crust’s BD and Dev team?
a. Email: You can reach out to BD team at hi@crust.network or ludwig@crust.network
b. Discord: You can join Crust’s Discord channel at https://discord.gg/MvVWRmnpRq and communicate with the dev team there.
c. Telegram: You can join Crust’s Telegram group at https://t.me/CrustNetwork and communicate with the team there.
