Provide Storage.
Here’s everything you need to know about providing storage on Sia.
hostd Process Overview
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Setup
~ 1-2 hoursStep 1: Install
Install hostd
according to your operating system, configure using the onscreen setup instructions, and run the software.
Sync
~ 20 hoursStep 2: Sync
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
~ 1-2 hoursStep 3: Buy
Purchase Siacoin from an exchange and send to 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.