# Ideas & Suggestions **URL:** https://forum.storj.io/c/ideas-and-suggestions/5.md [Latest](https://forum.storj.io/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.storj.io/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.storj.io/tags.md) --- ## [About the Ideas & Suggestions category](https://forum.storj.io/t/about-the-ideas-suggestions-category/24)
**Author:** [@jocelyn](https://forum.storj.io/u/jocelyn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 2:00pm UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/about-the-ideas-suggestions-category/24 "2021-05-25T14:00:41Z")
Feature requests, site feedback, product roadmap --- ## [Nightly / Intermittent Edge Mirror Nodes for Idle Consumer Hardware](https://forum.storj.io/t/nightly-intermittent-edge-mirror-nodes-for-idle-consumer-hardware/32929)
**Author:** [@Mason36](https://forum.storj.io/u/Mason36)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 4:58am UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/nightly-intermittent-edge-mirror-nodes-for-idle-consumer-hardware/32929 "2026-10-19T04:58:18Z")
Hi everyone, I wanted to throw a concept out there for discussion regarding network architecture and how we might tap into a massive, underutilized pool of edge capacity: intermittent or nightly mirror nodes. While tra… --- ## [A marketing plan for storj protocol (via mouth of words)](https://forum.storj.io/t/a-marketing-plan-for-storj-protocol-via-mouth-of-words/32763)
**Author:** [@kocoten1992](https://forum.storj.io/u/kocoten1992)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 12:58am UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/a-marketing-plan-for-storj-protocol-via-mouth-of-words/32763 "2026-09-29T00:58:20Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve a plan to discuss with you, I didn’t want to publish this so soon as other with more resources can move ahead of me, but without permission from you (SNOs) this plan won’t work, please hear me out. I … --- ## [How to Survive - without reducing SNO compensation](https://forum.storj.io/t/how-to-survive-without-reducing-sno-compensation/32202)
**Author:** [@GfTmbH](https://forum.storj.io/u/GfTmbH)\ **Replies:** 361\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 11:19am UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/how-to-survive-without-reducing-sno-compensation/32202 "2026-09-27T11:19:35Z")
A 36-month restructuring and business plan for Storj — without reducing SNO compensation I want Storj to survive, and I am prepared to contribute real work toward that outcome. But survival cannot mean transferring the … --- ## [Using Storj and Artificial Intelligence - AI](https://forum.storj.io/t/using-storj-and-artificial-intelligence-ai/32780)
**Author:** [@DusterCluster](https://forum.storj.io/u/DusterCluster)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 2:32am UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/using-storj-and-artificial-intelligence-ai/32780 "2026-09-25T02:32:02Z")
It’s just a thought of mine, maybe even a stupid thought of mine. Storj could enter into partnerships with AI companies, since we have plenty of storage. Or develop one ourselves. --- ## [Introducing STORJ Connect](https://forum.storj.io/t/introducing-storj-connect/32744)
**Author:** [@GfTmbH](https://forum.storj.io/u/GfTmbH)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 9:50am UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/introducing-storj-connect/32744 "2026-09-19T09:50:17Z")
As mentioned in my “How to Survive - without reducing SNO compensation” thread, there’s one crucial aspect that’s missing. It’s time to introduce a new solution. (I don’t care about the old numbers; that video primarily … --- ## [A more distributed S3 gateway](https://forum.storj.io/t/a-more-distributed-s3-gateway/32700)
**Author:** [@hashbackup](https://forum.storj.io/u/hashbackup)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 2:48am UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/a-more-distributed-s3-gateway/32700 "2026-09-15T02:48:49Z")
The suggestion has been brought up by @Vadim to have special S3 nodes that handle S3 proxying rather than one central S3 gateway or forcing customers to run a local S3 gateway. How might such a thing work? Some interes… --- ## [Something for the long run? Brand recognition as a distro mirror](https://forum.storj.io/t/something-for-the-long-run-brand-recognition-as-a-distro-mirror/32729)
**Author:** [@DutchSNO](https://forum.storj.io/u/DutchSNO)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 3:16pm UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/something-for-the-long-run-brand-recognition-as-a-distro-mirror/32729 "2026-09-14T15:16:37Z")
Most of the time I use a Linux distro in my homelab, like for my storage nodes. When you want to download a recent .ISO file, you can choose one of the many mirrors that are available. In the list with mirrors you see ot… --- ## [S3 price comparison, and would it make sense to create a pricing plan without or limited egress cost?](https://forum.storj.io/t/s3-price-comparison-and-would-it-make-sense-to-create-a-pricing-plan-without-or-limited-egress-cost/32693)
**Author:** [@DutchSNO](https://forum.storj.io/u/DutchSNO)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 11:01pm UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/s3-price-comparison-and-would-it-make-sense-to-create-a-pricing-plan-without-or-limited-egress-cost/32693 "2026-09-13T23:01:05Z")
I wanted to compare some S3 storage providers based on price. So I dove into Excel to made a comparison sheet. This doesn’t include a feature comparison like linksharing, Object Mount, SOC2 certification, etc. This is … --- ## [Two Paths for the Future of STORJ — A Discussion for the SNO Community](https://forum.storj.io/t/two-paths-for-the-future-of-storj-a-discussion-for-the-sno-community/32505)
**Author:** [@EBI](https://forum.storj.io/u/EBI)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 10:27pm UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/two-paths-for-the-future-of-storj-a-discussion-for-the-sno-community/32505 "2026-09-02T22:27:58Z")
I think the SNO community needs to have a serious discussion about what we actually want the future of STORJ to look like. In my opinion, remaining indefinitely in the current situation is not a real solution. If STORJ … --- ## [How to attract more customers](https://forum.storj.io/t/how-to-attract-more-customers/32352)
**Author:** [@DutchSNO](https://forum.storj.io/u/DutchSNO)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 12:21am UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/how-to-attract-more-customers/32352 "2026-08-31T00:21:03Z")
Recently I’m reading something about a customer that’s using storj as a CDN. Aren’t there other business with similar characteristics that aren’t direct competitors (won’t want step the current customer on its toes) that… --- ## [Come up with a pricing model that finally attracts customers](https://forum.storj.io/t/come-up-with-a-pricing-model-that-finally-attracts-customers/32354)
**Author:** [@GreenGrinch](https://forum.storj.io/u/GreenGrinch)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 8:31pm UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/come-up-with-a-pricing-model-that-finally-attracts-customers/32354 "2026-08-27T20:31:18Z")
Storj is a CDN, geo-distributed, faster than AWS, blablablabla. We have heard these myths for half a decade now. Since the VC money is running out, finally this is now the time to come up with real pricing models that a… --- ## [Resilient, encrypted replication of Satellite metadata beyond a single legal entity — is it feasible?](https://forum.storj.io/t/resilient-encrypted-replication-of-satellite-metadata-beyond-a-single-legal-entity-is-it-feasible/32432)
**Author:** [@Dodger2054](https://forum.storj.io/u/Dodger2054)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 7:29am UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/resilient-encrypted-replication-of-satellite-metadata-beyond-a-single-legal-entity-is-it-feasible/32432 "2026-08-24T07:29:31Z")
Upfront: I’m a storage node operator, not a crypto/distributed-systems engineer. I may be raising something already discussed or technically naive — if so, point me to the thread and I’ll happily read up. Full disclosur… --- ## [Potential customers](https://forum.storj.io/t/potential-customers/3730)
**Author:** [@jammerdan](https://forum.storj.io/u/jammerdan)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 12:51pm UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/potential-customers/3730 "2026-08-21T12:51:00Z")
Hello. Have you ever thought and reached out to potential customers: www.division-m.com/drivebender/ www.stablebit.com/CloudDrive www.smartftp.com/ These would be very good to offer Tardigrade integration. --- ## [What about Membership](https://forum.storj.io/t/what-about-membership/32307)
**Author:** [@brm](https://forum.storj.io/u/brm)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 7:34am UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/what-about-membership/32307 "2026-08-19T07:34:13Z")
Warning - no-techie. The node operators deserve more. Their commitment is outstanding. How to generate cash flow to sustain the Storj business model? What about a membership fee. We get a free teeshirt, we create and bui… --- ## [An empirical latency-based geoseparation idea](https://forum.storj.io/t/an-empirical-latency-based-geoseparation-idea/17422)
**Author:** [@Toyoo](https://forum.storj.io/u/Toyoo)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 5:29pm UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/an-empirical-latency-based-geoseparation-idea/17422 "2026-08-17T17:29:57Z")
Just had some idea and wanting to share while I remember it. Comments welcome! Right now storage of erasure shares is distributed by means of /24 IP blocks. We know this can be worked around by node operators to some de… --- ## [What can we do for Storj to get more customers](https://forum.storj.io/t/what-can-we-do-for-storj-to-get-more-customers/32143)
**Author:** [@DusterCluster](https://forum.storj.io/u/DusterCluster)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 1:30am UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/what-can-we-do-for-storj-to-get-more-customers/32143 "2026-08-15T01:30:06Z")
Money has to start flowing into the coffers before it’s too late. So what can we do? Storj only focuses on big customers, and I just think that’s wrong. In Germany, we say every little bit counts. I’m disappointed with … --- ## [Private Satellites Using Storj Nodes with Crypto Payments and Commission Model](https://forum.storj.io/t/private-satellites-using-storj-nodes-with-crypto-payments-and-commission-model/30522)
**Author:** [@Mantisse](https://forum.storj.io/u/Mantisse)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 4:47am UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/private-satellites-using-storj-nodes-with-crypto-payments-and-commission-model/30522 "2026-08-13T04:47:30Z")
Hi everyone, I’d like to share an idea that could make Storj more flexible and open while still ensuring a solid revenue stream for the network. The concept is to allow private satellites that could use existing Storj … --- ## [How much would it cost to buy Storj Labs?](https://forum.storj.io/t/how-much-would-it-cost-to-buy-storj-labs/32284)
**Author:** [@jammerdan](https://forum.storj.io/u/jammerdan)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 5:03am UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/how-much-would-it-cost-to-buy-storj-labs/32284 "2026-08-12T05:03:46Z")
Now in Chapter 11 the company should be dead cheap? --- ## [Partial Exit for node](https://forum.storj.io/t/partial-exit-for-node/32273)
**Author:** [@Vadim](https://forum.storj.io/u/Vadim)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 3:20am UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/partial-exit-for-node/32273 "2026-08-10T03:20:07Z")
I think it is not that hard. SNO just put command to free up 1tb Satellite check what pieces it can easily delete from that node, and send it bloom filter to that node for delete piece’s, that it comfortable to delete,… --- ## [Monetizing linkshare](https://forum.storj.io/t/monetizing-linkshare/32249)
**Author:** [@jammerdan](https://forum.storj.io/u/jammerdan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2026, 4:24am UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/monetizing-linkshare/32249 "2026-08-09T04:24:20Z")
@Alexey : I don’t know which category to put this. So just an idea, maybe it is 100% silly but I want to get this out of my head. We know we have the trial accounts Storj is paying for. No I had this idea if somehow a… --- ## [Storj as CDN provider](https://forum.storj.io/t/storj-as-cdn-provider/12561)
**Author:** [@cyruschan360](https://forum.storj.io/u/cyruschan360)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2026, 6:41am UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/storj-as-cdn-provider/12561 "2026-08-02T06:41:36Z")
I feel Tardigrade users now treat Storj as AWS S3 Glacier which provide cheap archive storage. Hence, storage supplied by node operator are filled up with low value data and little egress traffic are demanded. Low reward… --- ## [Marketing ideas](https://forum.storj.io/t/marketing-ideas/25870)
**Author:** [@snorkel](https://forum.storj.io/u/snorkel)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 2:15pm UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/marketing-ideas/25870 "2026-07-24T14:15:10Z")
In order to increase exposure of Storj services, it would be great to draw more attention in the online media by doing some unique stuff and also publish more articles on news platforms. At least one article per month … --- ## [Idea, still not sure.... it may stink badly](https://forum.storj.io/t/idea-still-not-sure-it-may-stink-badly/31578)
**Author:** [@boelle](https://forum.storj.io/u/boelle)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 6:59pm UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/idea-still-not-sure-it-may-stink-badly/31578 "2026-06-12T18:59:05Z")
so the idea has beens doing circles and donuts in my head for months now but in simple terms a community satellite with a twist, where the twist is the storage nodes are paid out via paypal in either Euro € or USD $ de… --- ## [Node operator-only offer as means of attracing more nodes](https://forum.storj.io/t/node-operator-only-offer-as-means-of-attracing-more-nodes/31448)
**Author:** [@Toyoo](https://forum.storj.io/u/Toyoo)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 10:28am UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/node-operator-only-offer-as-means-of-attracing-more-nodes/31448 "2026-06-08T10:28:53Z")
I was thinking of a hopefully feasible offer that Storj could build to attract node operators. First, assumptions/constraints: The offer needs to be at least minimally profitable for Storj. This means covering the huma… --- ## [Solutions by industry](https://forum.storj.io/t/solutions-by-industry/29861)
**Author:** [@jammerdan](https://forum.storj.io/u/jammerdan)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 6:07am UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/solutions-by-industry/29861 "2026-06-01T06:07:18Z")
This gives a sad impression at the moment. I hope Storj is working on it because there are so many more industries they even have customers from, like smart home customers, customers from healthcare, there is the enti… --- ## [Wrong message when rejecting edits](https://forum.storj.io/t/wrong-message-when-rejecting-edits/31207)
**Author:** [@arrogantrabbit](https://forum.storj.io/u/arrogantrabbit)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 8:28pm UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/wrong-message-when-rejecting-edits/31207 "2026-05-27T20:28:59Z")
If I edit my post but change my mind before saving and click the trashcan to discard changes this message shows up instead It tells me the post will be discarded. I’m not discarding a post. I’m discarding edits. --- ## [Open discussion / ideas for updated tokenomics](https://forum.storj.io/t/open-discussion-ideas-for-updated-tokenomics/30255)
**Author:** [@Bryanm](https://forum.storj.io/u/Bryanm)\ **Replies:** 170\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 4:58pm UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/open-discussion-ideas-for-updated-tokenomics/30255 "2026-05-21T16:58:24Z")
Hello Community, Per our most recent town hall, we are considering updates to STORJ tokenomics. We wanted to engage the community in this conversation to obtain input and ideas regarding what changes you would be intere… --- ## [Has something happened to the Forum?](https://forum.storj.io/t/has-something-happened-to-the-forum/30488)
**Author:** [@MarviBiene](https://forum.storj.io/u/MarviBiene)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 1:33am UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/has-something-happened-to-the-forum/30488 "2026-05-21T01:33:53Z")
Hello, I noticed all sessions got logged out. Plus now there is a warning about disabled outgoing emails. And the storj logo is gone for me on mobile. Maybe have a look into that Have a nice day Marvi Ps: while po… --- ## [Feature Request: Allow more specific storage/download limits](https://forum.storj.io/t/feature-request-allow-more-specific-storage-download-limits/31744)
**Author:** [@heypete](https://forum.storj.io/u/heypete)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 6:45am UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/feature-request-allow-more-specific-storage-download-limits/31744 "2026-04-29T06:45:10Z")
Background: The Storj web dashboard currently allows customers to specify storage and download limits for a project. With Storj offering multiple storage classes (Global, Regional, and Active Archive), being able to se… [Next page](https://forum.storj.io/c/ideas-and-suggestions/5.md?page=1)