[ANN] Sia - Decentralized Storage

[Hakkane]

hi all ...

does anyone know how to import an older wallet.json into the current wallet ( 1.2.2 ) ? ...

this would be a huge help ...

tanx ...

#crysx

I think some weeks ago I was talking with out this same problem... I am sad you still have that problem.In version 1.2.2 they added a command for recovering old wallets, I am not sure if back in time I suggested you already this solution:

Legacy wallets (those previous to version 0.3.3, when wallets didn't have a recovery seed) can be accessed in v1.2.2 by typing this command on the UI terminal: "siac wallet load 033x (path of the wallet file)". If you access it, I strongly recommend you to move your funds to a new address that uses a seed for recovery

Let's say I want to give some of my free space on HDD.

What is the uptime requirement?

I understand there's a 2000 collaterel, e.g., but there's no chance in hell I'm gonna host files on sia network and lose all of my monthly revenue and collateral if I have half a day of internet problems.

I am pretty sure the up time requirement is greater than 99%. This should only be done on a machine that is up all the time basically.

Then this coin is bullshit and nobody's gonna let others store files on it

Amazon standard has a 25 % refund policy under 98% of uptime. If you do the math, with 2000 sia collateral, on a 6-7 Terabyte hosting I'm gonna lose more than I make if I failt to keep 98% uptime.

And amazon can offer a very high uptime thanks to multiple nodes across the US.

Still even Amazon has major disruptions of service. Still remember many websites not working this february across the globe (including github).

https://aws.amazon.com/it/message/41926/

So now, tell me, do you really think I'm gonna lose 2000 sia of collateral because I have half an afternoon of power or internet problem to host somebody's files on my pc?

No. Fuckin. Way.

2000 of a collateral is much too higher of a price.

I obviously understand the point of the collateral, but there's basically nobody in this forum that can guarantee a 98%+ uptime a month for an entire year.

... Can't you really afford 2000SC (about $25) to set up your collateral budget as a host, seriously??? If you can't guarantee an uptime of 97%, then definitely hosting is not for you. It is the files of people and companies what you are going to host, so if you can't establish a serious hosting operation... better don't do it, it is important files what you are risking, not just your pennies in Sia. Hosting is not a game for an afternoon, buddy, it is a bussiness

Most of us can actually guarantee even higher uptimes. 97% (the uptime goal) represents up to a full day of downtime in a month: totally achievable. You can't expect to run your host in home computer or laptop you just turn on from time to time: you need a dedicated machine for hosting

[mercy1412]

Hi all,
Does anybody know how long are sia coins allocated ?
I allocated the coins in the October 2016 and after deleting the files in March 2017
the rest of the coins still didnt return to my wallet.

[Hakkane]

Hi all,
Does anybody know how long are sia coins allocated ?
I allocated the coins in the October 2016 and after deleting the files in March 2017
the rest of the coins still didnt return to my wallet.

Hi, the non-used part of your allowance should be returned by the end date of your file contracts. So even if you have deleted the files in advance, if you made file contracts for longer times, they will be locked until contracts finish

[mafiax617]

Is there something wrong with the network? How long are blocks supposed to take to be confirmed?

[Hakkane]

Is there something wrong with the network? How long are blocks supposed to take to be confirmed?

Nothing wrong at my node: fully sync and receiving and broadcasting blocks as usual........ (?)

Are you downloading the blockchain the first time? It can take 2-3 days to fully sync it in HHDs (about 1 day on SSDs)

[raoulsergia]

Is there something wrong with the network? How long are blocks supposed to take to be confirmed?

txn ib blocks got confirmed very fast to me

only delay is the  syncing of blockchain... at moment there is a downloable patch to speed it up
in future updates the plan is to reduce the sync time completely

[chrysophylax]

hi all ...

does anyone know how to import an older wallet.json into the current wallet ( 1.2.2 ) ? ...

this would be a huge help ...

tanx ...

#crysx

I think some weeks ago I was talking with out this same problem... I am sad you still have that problem.In version 1.2.2 they added a command for recovering old wallets, I am not sure if back in time I suggested you already this solution:

Legacy wallets (those previous to version 0.3.3, when wallets didn't have a recovery seed) can be accessed in v1.2.2 by typing this command on the UI terminal: "siac wallet load 033x (path of the wallet file)". If you access it, I strongly recommend you to move your funds to a new address that uses a seed for recovery

Let's say I want to give some of my free space on HDD.

What is the uptime requirement?

I understand there's a 2000 collaterel, e.g., but there's no chance in hell I'm gonna host files on sia network and lose all of my monthly revenue and collateral if I have half a day of internet problems.

I am pretty sure the up time requirement is greater than 99%. This should only be done on a machine that is up all the time basically.

Then this coin is bullshit and nobody's gonna let others store files on it

Amazon standard has a 25 % refund policy under 98% of uptime. If you do the math, with 2000 sia collateral, on a 6-7 Terabyte hosting I'm gonna lose more than I make if I failt to keep 98% uptime.

And amazon can offer a very high uptime thanks to multiple nodes across the US.

Still even Amazon has major disruptions of service. Still remember many websites not working this february across the globe (including github).

https://aws.amazon.com/it/message/41926/

So now, tell me, do you really think I'm gonna lose 2000 sia of collateral because I have half an afternoon of power or internet problem to host somebody's files on my pc?

No. Fuckin. Way.

2000 of a collateral is much too higher of a price.

I obviously understand the point of the collateral, but there's basically nobody in this forum that can guarantee a 98%+ uptime a month for an entire year.

... Can't you really afford 2000SC (about $25) to set up your collateral budget as a host, seriously??? If you can't guarantee an uptime of 97%, then definitely hosting is not for you. It is the files of people and companies what you are going to host, so if you can't establish a serious hosting operation... better don't do it, it is important files what you are risking, not just your pennies in Sia. Hosting is not a game for an afternoon, buddy, it is a bussiness

Most of us can actually guarantee even higher uptimes. 97% (the uptime goal) represents up to a full day of downtime in a month: totally achievable. You can't expect to run your host in home computer or laptop you just turn on from time to time: you need a dedicated machine for hosting

tanx hakkane ...

that has already been done - and the older wallets have been imported - so my gratitude to all those that have helped to do this ...

BUT - the wallet.json ones are the issue ( i had MANY sia wallets over the mining period i went through with sia ) ...

there is NO information - NOTHING - to give me instruction on HOW to import these wallet.json files ... i know the wallet password - and i just need to import these wallets ( 3 of them ) ... but because they use the wallet.json format - and not the wallet.dat format - they cant be imported via the method above ... yet there is no information as to HOW to do such a thing ANYWHERE ...

and believe me - i have searched ...

taek? ... has he any ideas? ...

#crysx

[markuson]

Finally my sia coins arrived from polo

[86]

Finally my sia coins arrived from polo

just today, perfect!

sia ttm! 

[mercy1412]

Hi all,
Does anybody know how long are sia coins allocated ?
I allocated the coins in the October 2016 and after deleting the files in March 2017
the rest of the coins still didnt return to my wallet.

Hi, the non-used part of your allowance should be returned by the end date of your file contracts. So even if you have deleted the files in advance, if you made file contracts for longer times, they will be locked until contracts finish

The length of the file contracts was a 3 months. Now its 3 months later and the rest of the ammount is still alocated.
Has the sia-tech some support ?

[BOS fans]

This is my simplest decentralized storage coin

[Zerotenine]

Is there any profit calculator?

[Hakkane]

tanx hakkane ...

that has already been done - and the older wallets have been imported - so my gratitude to all those that have helped to do this ...

BUT - the wallet.json ones are the issue ( i had MANY sia wallets over the mining period i went through with sia ) ...

there is NO information - NOTHING - to give me instruction on HOW to import these wallet.json files ... i know the wallet password - and i just need to import these wallets ( 3 of them ) ... but because they use the wallet.json format - and not the wallet.dat format - they cant be imported via the method above ... yet there is no information as to HOW to do such a thing ANYWHERE ...

and believe me - i have searched ...

taek? ... has he any ideas? ...

#crysx

Devs do not check bitcointalk regularly. Go to the Slack and ask it to the devs (@taek, @johnathanhowell...): https://siatalk.slack.com/messages

The length of the file contracts was a 3 months. Now its 3 months later and the rest of the ammount is still alocated.
Has the sia-tech some support ?

That is very weird, Your funds must be back in your wallet. Are you sure your client is fully sync to the blockchain? Yes, they are answering questions all the time at the Slack. Go there to the #help channel: https://siatalk.slack.com/messages

Is there any profit calculator?

http://siapulse.com/page/tools

[Zerotenine]

Thanks Hakkane

[EdgarJohn]

https://twitter.com/DiaryofaMadeMan/status/875893302595375105

Obelisk? What does that mean?

Sound like a new product or big feature. Looking forward to the upcoming weeks. Hodl!

[BossBee]

https://twitter.com/DiaryofaMadeMan/status/875893302595375105

Obelisk? What does that mean?

Sound like a new product or big feature. Looking forward to the upcoming weeks. Hodl!

Some kind of masternode?

[wwzsocki]

What is Obelisk? Somebody please explain.

[minime0105]

What is Obelisk? Somebody please explain.

I am watching this obelisk as well, please someone answer. If this is some kind of masternode. I will be very happy running it. It will be very very nice on SC!

[Aerys2]

What makes you think Obelisk is a masternode?

Anyway be patient, the news is coming this week, maybe it's something big, maybe it isn't

[cointech77]

Any Web wallet? I want to keep some SIA coin.