title: Storing Files

The Lume Portal provides access to decentralized storage through IPFS, with more protocols planned. Here's what you need to know about storing files through our services.

Current Status

We offer two portal options:

• web3portal.com - A community portal funded by Sia Foundation grant (launching soon)
  • Free access with fair use limits
  • May prune inactive content/accounts to prevent abuse
• pinner.xyz - Our paid service portal
  • Same core functionality as web3portal.com
  • Supports ongoing development through user funding

Both portals offer:

• IPFS support (more protocols planned)
• API access
• File management tools
• Custom pin management
• Batch operations

The key difference is not in functionality, but in the funding model. web3portal.com is grant-funded as a public good with fair use limits, while pinner.xyz is a paid community service (commercial).

How It Works

When storing files through a Lume Portal:

1. Files are encrypted client-side before upload
2. Data is distributed across decentralized networks (currently IPFS)
3. You receive a CID (Content Identifier) to access your files
4. Content Accessibility:
   • Files stored on IPFS can be accessed through any IPFS gateway or node
   • This means your content isn't locked to Lume's portals
   • You can use other IPFS-compatible services to access your files
   • The CID works as a universal reference across the IPFS network

This interoperability is a key feature of decentralized storage - your data isn't locked into our system. Whether you use web3portal.com, pinner.xyz, or another IPFS service, your content remains accessible as long as it's pinned somewhere on the network.

Key Benefits

• True ownership: Your files are encrypted and only you control access
• Censorship resistance: No single point of failure for storage
• Durability: Data is redundantly stored across the network
• Privacy: End-to-end encryption keeps your data private

Getting Started

To start storing files:

1. Choose your portal (web3portal.com or pinner.xyz)
2. Create an account
3. Access the dashboard
4. Upload and manage your content

Technical Details

For developers interested in the technical implementation:

• Content-addressed storage using CIDs
• Industry-standard encryption
• Multiple protocol support
• API access (on pinner.xyz)

Pricing

• web3portal.com: Free community service, funded by a grant from the Sia Foundation to support public access to decentralized storage
• pinner.xyz: Visit pinner.xyz for current pricing tiers and options

The web3portal.com service demonstrates our commitment to accessible decentralized storage, made possible through Sia Foundation grant funding. This allows us to provide a free community portal while developing sustainable infrastructure through our paid pinner.xyz service.