# town hall archive **URL:** https://forum.storj.io/c/groups-events/town-hall-q2-2020/41.md [Latest](https://forum.storj.io/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.storj.io/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.storj.io/tags.md) --- ## [About the town hall archive category](https://forum.storj.io/t/about-the-town-hall-archive-category/8684)
**Author:** [@jocelyn](https://forum.storj.io/u/jocelyn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 5:17pm UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/about-the-town-hall-archive-category/8684 "2020-08-26T17:17:46Z")
An AMA-style collection of questions-as-topics, answered by our senior team. We will open the AMA in this forum category, right after Town Hall (Aug 26 2020). Our leadership team will answer pre-collected questions unti… --- ## [Watch the Town Hall on YouTube premier live! August 2020](https://forum.storj.io/t/watch-the-town-hall-on-youtube-premier-live-august-2020/8775)
**Author:** [@jocelyn](https://forum.storj.io/u/jocelyn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 5:05pm UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/watch-the-town-hall-on-youtube-premier-live-august-2020/8775 "2020-08-26T17:05:23Z")
--- ## [Is it allowed for SNO's to run multiple IP's and what are the conditions in which such setups are permitted?](https://forum.storj.io/t/is-it-allowed-for-snos-to-run-multiple-ips-and-what-are-the-conditions-in-which-such-setups-are-permitted/8734)
**Author:** [@TownHallQuestions](https://forum.storj.io/u/TownHallQuestions)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 6:15pm UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/is-it-allowed-for-snos-to-run-multiple-ips-and-what-are-the-conditions-in-which-such-setups-are-permitted/8734 "2020-08-26T18:15:55Z")
A while back there were inquired to if it was correct that SNO’s was only allowed to 1 IP address as according to the Terms of Service, and no satisfactory answer was given. I think there are so fundamental issues with … --- ## [Current existing customer data and usage](https://forum.storj.io/t/current-existing-customer-data-and-usage/8737)
**Author:** [@TownHallQuestions](https://forum.storj.io/u/TownHallQuestions)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 6:12pm UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/current-existing-customer-data-and-usage/8737 "2020-08-26T18:12:10Z")
How much customer data is currently on the network? What is the percentage of upload/download of these customers? --- ## [How many active customers are there in Tardigrade or Storj](https://forum.storj.io/t/how-many-active-customers-are-there-in-tardigrade-or-storj/8767)
**Author:** [@TownHallQuestions](https://forum.storj.io/u/TownHallQuestions)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 6:11pm UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/how-many-active-customers-are-there-in-tardigrade-or-storj/8767 "2020-08-26T18:11:44Z")
how many active customers are there in Tardigrade or Storj. thank you --- ## [What are the details of the referral program announced in the previous Town Hall meeting?](https://forum.storj.io/t/what-are-the-details-of-the-referral-program-announced-in-the-previous-town-hall-meeting/8743)
**Author:** [@TownHallQuestions](https://forum.storj.io/u/TownHallQuestions)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 6:09pm UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/what-are-the-details-of-the-referral-program-announced-in-the-previous-town-hall-meeting/8743 "2020-08-26T18:09:24Z")
In the previous Town Hall meeting there was a referral program announced, what are the details (e.g. MLM, incentives, etc.)? --- ## [How does the value of Storj coin go up?](https://forum.storj.io/t/how-does-the-value-of-storj-coin-go-up/8731)
**Author:** [@TownHallQuestions](https://forum.storj.io/u/TownHallQuestions)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 6:09pm UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/how-does-the-value-of-storj-coin-go-up/8731 "2020-08-26T18:09:11Z")
How does the value of Storj coin go up? What can you do about that? --- ## [Would advertising to the general public increase sales, or just create too many storage nodes?](https://forum.storj.io/t/would-advertising-to-the-general-public-increase-sales-or-just-create-too-many-storage-nodes/8729)
**Author:** [@TownHallQuestions](https://forum.storj.io/u/TownHallQuestions)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 6:09pm UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/would-advertising-to-the-general-public-increase-sales-or-just-create-too-many-storage-nodes/8729 "2020-08-26T18:09:00Z")
Would advertising to the general public increase sales, or just create too many storage nodes? --- ## [What sort of stats do you have for operators?](https://forum.storj.io/t/what-sort-of-stats-do-you-have-for-operators/8738)
**Author:** [@TownHallQuestions](https://forum.storj.io/u/TownHallQuestions)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 6:08pm UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/what-sort-of-stats-do-you-have-for-operators/8738 "2020-08-26T18:08:47Z")
I recently saw some info about payout transactions (most being under $1). Some cool facts would be interesting to see. --- ## [Why is Tardigrade pricing so out of touch (in my opinion)?](https://forum.storj.io/t/why-is-tardigrade-pricing-so-out-of-touch-in-my-opinion/8717)
**Author:** [@TownHallQuestions](https://forum.storj.io/u/TownHallQuestions)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 6:08pm UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/why-is-tardigrade-pricing-so-out-of-touch-in-my-opinion/8717 "2020-08-26T18:08:34Z")
Why is Tardigrade pricing so out of touch (in my opinion)? Wasabi, Backblaze, Digital Ocean, Linode, and Oracle (seriously, Oracle) is beating them on pricing. Yes, I know they are priced better than AWS and GC, everyb… --- ## [I have a couple of ideas for storj partners](https://forum.storj.io/t/i-have-a-couple-of-ideas-for-storj-partners/8741)
**Author:** [@TownHallQuestions](https://forum.storj.io/u/TownHallQuestions)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 6:08pm UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/i-have-a-couple-of-ideas-for-storj-partners/8741 "2020-08-26T18:08:20Z")
Netflix can be a good candidate for storj, being hosted on AWS and in need for CDN like network https://www.shadowserver.org/ The Shadowserver Foundation is a nonprofit security organization working altruistically b… --- ## [What are the targets for Storj network (testing and usage?)](https://forum.storj.io/t/what-are-the-targets-for-storj-network-testing-and-usage/8740)
**Author:** [@TownHallQuestions](https://forum.storj.io/u/TownHallQuestions)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 6:08pm UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/what-are-the-targets-for-storj-network-testing-and-usage/8740 "2020-08-26T18:08:01Z")
What are the targets for Storj Network testing and consumer usage? What is the expected size (available and used space) of the Storj network in the coming months, next year, and in the following years? --- ## [Is there any chance of an aggregate uptime/audit?](https://forum.storj.io/t/is-there-any-chance-of-an-aggregate-uptime-audit/8736)
**Author:** [@TownHallQuestions](https://forum.storj.io/u/TownHallQuestions)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/is-there-any-chance-of-an-aggregate-uptime-audit/8736 "2020-08-26T18:07:49Z")
Is there any chance of an aggregate uptime/audit? --- ## [What other stats are in the pipeline for the Web interface?](https://forum.storj.io/t/what-other-stats-are-in-the-pipeline-for-the-web-interface/8735)
**Author:** [@TownHallQuestions](https://forum.storj.io/u/TownHallQuestions)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/what-other-stats-are-in-the-pipeline-for-the-web-interface/8735 "2020-08-26T18:07:32Z")
Will we see things like processes, RAM usage, Data rate, etc? --- ## [Is there a live feed for the SNOs?](https://forum.storj.io/t/is-there-a-live-feed-for-the-snos/8744)
**Author:** [@TownHallQuestions](https://forum.storj.io/u/TownHallQuestions)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/is-there-a-live-feed-for-the-snos/8744 "2020-08-26T18:07:20Z")
Is there a live feed available in which we—-the SNO ‘s (or anyone in particular)—-can see the total amount of PB that is currently in use by the Tardigrade network? An update more frequently than four times a year would … --- ## [Would there be a payout scheme revised to present the worldwide cost of Storage and node running?](https://forum.storj.io/t/would-there-be-a-payout-scheme-revised-to-present-the-worldwide-cost-of-storage-and-node-running/8733)
**Author:** [@TownHallQuestions](https://forum.storj.io/u/TownHallQuestions)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/would-there-be-a-payout-scheme-revised-to-present-the-worldwide-cost-of-storage-and-node-running/8733 "2020-08-26T18:07:08Z")
As the Tardigrade pricing and SNO Payout are pegged to the USD, when strong deflation happens to the USD, would the payout scheme be revised to represent the worldwide cost of Storage and cost of running a node? Would 1.… --- ## [Are there still certification requirements from large customers?](https://forum.storj.io/t/are-there-still-certification-requirements-from-large-customers/8742)
**Author:** [@TownHallQuestions](https://forum.storj.io/u/TownHallQuestions)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 6:06pm UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/are-there-still-certification-requirements-from-large-customers/8742 "2020-08-26T18:06:54Z")
Are there still certification requirements from large customers, that Tardigrade cannot offer yet (NASA example: NASA needs 250PB storage by 2025 and cannot afford AWS)? --- ## [Will Storj make becoming a "Node Operator" available to non-developers?](https://forum.storj.io/t/will-storj-make-becoming-a-node-operator-available-to-non-developers/8745)
**Author:** [@TownHallQuestions](https://forum.storj.io/u/TownHallQuestions)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 6:06pm UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/will-storj-make-becoming-a-node-operator-available-to-non-developers/8745 "2020-08-26T18:06:41Z")
Is it a goal of STORJ to make becoming a ‘Node Operator’ available to people who have little or no programming knowledge? If so, within what time frame can this be expected and will it be as easy as connecting a WiFi mod… --- ## [Will $STORJ eventually have a Coinbase listing?](https://forum.storj.io/t/will-storj-eventually-have-a-coinbase-listing/8739)
**Author:** [@TownHallQuestions](https://forum.storj.io/u/TownHallQuestions)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 6:06pm UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/will-storj-eventually-have-a-coinbase-listing/8739 "2020-08-26T18:06:11Z")
Will $STORJ eventually have a Coinbase listing? --- ## [Will it be possible to allow my app to call your API? (user creation/project/payment info)](https://forum.storj.io/t/will-it-be-possible-to-allow-my-app-to-call-your-api-user-creation-project-payment-info/8746)
**Author:** [@TownHallQuestions](https://forum.storj.io/u/TownHallQuestions)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 6:05pm UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/will-it-be-possible-to-allow-my-app-to-call-your-api-user-creation-project-payment-info/8746 "2020-08-26T18:05:48Z")
I’ve asked this long time ago already, maybe the time is now better for a positive response: will there ever be a way to create a user, a project and an API-key and maybe add CC-/payment-info via an API-call? I’m still d… --- ## [Do payouts scale with the amount of storage you host?](https://forum.storj.io/t/do-payouts-scale-with-the-amount-of-storage-you-host/8728)
**Author:** [@TownHallQuestions](https://forum.storj.io/u/TownHallQuestions)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 6:05pm UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/do-payouts-scale-with-the-amount-of-storage-you-host/8728 "2020-08-26T18:05:32Z")
Do payouts scale with the amount of storage you host? --- ## [Could you show me some data about Tardigrade?](https://forum.storj.io/t/could-you-show-me-some-data-about-tardigrade/8747)
**Author:** [@TownHallQuestions](https://forum.storj.io/u/TownHallQuestions)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/could-you-show-me-some-data-about-tardigrade/8747 "2020-08-26T18:02:43Z")
Can you show me some data about the Tardigrade? business stats. something like how many customers using Tardigrade, how many files have been stored. and how much money has been paid? Do you have something like that?