Let your machine run and the Sia blockchain sync, and go do something else. Don't worry — you'll only have to do this once.
Run
Step 3: Buy
Purchase Siacoin from an exchange and send to your hostd wallet.
Step 4: Configure
Setup your storage volumes and link to the network. Configure your pricing. Start accepting contracts.
Step 5: Earn
Sit back and wait for smart contracts to form on Sia. The more data you store, the more you earn.
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