Three Key Questions About Storj Node Operations: Disk Fill Rate, Compliance in China, and Revenue Model

Node Operators
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Dear Storj Community and Team,

Hello!
I am Gao Jiayu, CEO of Yunnan Qinglv Network Co., Ltd. We plan to deploy 120 enterprise-grade storage nodes (11.52PB total capacity) in Kunming, China, to support the Storj decentralized network. Before launching, we seek guidance from the community on the following critical questions:

1. Disk Fill Rate (Storage Utilization)

  1. Current Network Average Fill Rate:
  • What is the average effective storage utilization rate for Storj nodes based on public data? Are there regional differences (e.g., higher demand in Southeast Asia)?
  • If our Kunming nodes are configured with 10Gbps bandwidth and static public IPs, can we prioritize traffic allocation through the Preferred Location Program?
  1. Optimization Recommendations:
  • Are there official tools or APIs to monitor real-time fill rates for nodes?
  • Is partnering with Web3 projects (e.g., NFT platforms) to store their data compliant with Storj’s terms of service?

2. Compliance and Participation in Commercial Programs for Chinese Nodes

  1. Regulatory Requirements:
  • Does Storj have explicit compliance restrictions for nodes operating in China (e.g., data encryption, log retention)?
  • Are additional certifications required (e.g., China’s Cybersecurity Law’s 等保 certification)?
  1. Cross-Border Data Transfer:
  • Could storing data from Chinese users on Kunming nodes trigger regulatory risks due to cross-border transfers? Are recommended encryption solutions (e.g., IPsec VPN) officially recognized?
  1. Commercial Partnership Opportunities:
  • Does Storj offer customized programs for large-scale node operators (e.g., regional storage pools, enterprise SLAs)?
  • As a Southeast Asia hub, can Kunming join Storj’s Asia-Pacific Acceleration Program?

3. Revenue Model and Financial Projections

  1. Revenue Calculation Logic:
  • Is the current revenue model still based on storage volume, bandwidth, and duration? What is the specific profit-sharing ratio?
  • With 11.52PB capacity achieving a 60% fill rate, what is the expected monthly revenue range (based on current STORJ prices)?
  1. Costs and Risks:
  • Do large-scale nodes face diminishing marginal returns?
  • Are hidden costs (e.g., hardware depreciation, compliance audits) beyond electricity and bandwidth required?
  1. Payment and Settlement:
  • Can Chinese nodes settle payments directly in fiat (RMB), or is cryptocurrency (STORJ) mandatory?
  • Are traditional methods like bank wire transfers supported for large transactions?

Our Advantages and Commitment

  • Hardware Configuration: 120 Dell R720XD nodes (8TB HDD ×12 per node), BGP multi-homed network (1G/10G adjustable)
  • Regional Value: <50ms latency to Southeast Asia, industrial electricity cost of $0.054/kWh
  • Collaboration Commitment: Offer 10 nodes for a 3-month free trial with real-time operational data monitoring

We Look Forward to Your Response!
For hardware details or compliance documentation, please contact:

Best regards,
Gao Jiayu
Yunnan Qinglv Network Co., Ltd.

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Hello @fog555999 ,

Welcome to the Forum !
Thank you for considering Storj.

At this time I will refer you to the excellent answers in this thread and invite you to fill out the Cloud Storage Providers Supplier Form if you have not already done so.

In the mean time, you may consider joining the public network.

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