Topic: Cloud storage for BTC (Read 325 times)

If you are planning to use TOR and the free services that offer several GBs aren't enough for you, how big is the data you want to upload? Furthermore, have you though about how long that would take when using TOR?
Why not do a google search using "cloud storage accepts bitcoin" or something similar and go through the results. I can see a few names mentioned there. There is even a Bitcointalk thread among the top results.

Okay we can forget about pCloud. They dropped Bitcoin support and their software is closed source. I need alternatives.

No cloud service I know works with Tor. Tor is itself not designed to handle large file transfers. As for the encryption, don't trust, verify. You can't verify these services actually use strong encryption for your files. Better encrypt them yourself with something like 2048-bit RSA.

If you want to make an anonymous upload, then better go to a public place with free Wi-Fi and a privacy-focused Live OS like Kodachi.

As for Koofr, I found on their website that they accept payments by Braintree and Paypal, but I did not find the option to pay by Bitcoin:
https://koofr.eu/tos/

As for files, they say that no data is deleted, but premium features are disabled until you upgrade or pay:
https://koofr.eu/tos/

Thanks, paying once and having 1TB would be great, it's enough to have an HDD on the cloud which is what I want.

But does it work with TOR? It looks like you need an additional payment. If you buy the Lifetime plan, it's not encrypted, you have to include the Encryption separately. As per current prices:

828EUR (549EUR on sale) for 2TB + encryption

You could encrypt yourself before uploading which I would, but having additional encryption on the client side would be good.

I was also looking at 1fichier, do they accept BTC? but they do not have a lifetime plan. This one sounds great tbh. If anyone knows any alternatives I will look into it. If nothing better shows up I may go with this one. Assuming this works with Tor (no problems with captchas etc) and no dox required, plus no problems with sending mixed coins. I hate the idiocy surrounding mixed coins as if it was something bad. Everyone should mix their coins before paying someone otherwise you are revealing how much BTC your stack holds.

The other concern about how they could disappear makes sense, but for how long have been they around? One would need to consider how expensive it is to pay for other services for the same space, and then consider for how long pCloud stay in business and try to guess if it makes sense paying the lifetime payment.

Edit: Looks like they've been in business for 10 years so that is a good thing. However, this isn't great:

https://www.reddit.com/r/pcloud/comments/r52r05/do_pcloud_have_a_bot_scan_for_finding_copyright/

It scans for your files. Same thing as they do with coins on centralized exchanges. They have good intentions, but as always, good intentions can get you in trouble when you send coins that are flagged for some reason. So that's pretty dumb to call this privacy friendly. I guess you would be ok if you upload it compressed to change the hash of the files, but if you are paying to get your files encrypted, and they still scan your files, im not sure about how this guarantees any privacy. I also don't like that you have to install some sort of software which is probably closed source. I think I will pass.

Op never said they want to store their coins in the cloud, op is only looking for a cloud storage service that accepts payment in BTC. If they had said they wanted to store their BTC in the cloud, then many members who posted before you would have dissuaded them from that, read the op again.

Does any of you have personal experience with pCloud? I have concern about lifetime service, since usually they'll either close their business or suddenly stop lifetime service years layer where the customer forced to pay monthly/yearly price.

Proton Drive does not have an official API which might be a dealbreaker if you're looking to use rclone for file transfer. People have been clamoring for one for years and I think they are finally taking it seriously now.

OP did not mention how much storage is required. Most consumer cloud storage will give you a few GBs on a paid plan, maybe 100GB or something like that. I think it would be better to rent a storage server and install Nextcloud on that in order to have a much larger capacity, with the added benefit of being more private (specifically if you're using full disk encryption).

In my understanding, cloud storage is not a safe way to store Bitcoin, considering the size of the risk when you do this operation. Then again, Bitcoin only exists on the decentralized blockchain network. That means cloud storage belongs in the centralized category.

Why do you want your bitcoin at risk? or in a safe place? because if you want to put your BTC at risk, put it in cloud storage, and if you don't want it, put it in a non-custodial or hardware wallet.

Good storage for Bitcoin https://www.investopedia.com/news/bitcoin-safe-storage-cold-wallet/

Proton is my favorite company when it comes to private file storage, email and VPN, and they do accept Bitcoin. You can get 200 GB with 84 EUR every 2 years: https://account.proton.me/u/0/drive/upgrade?ref=upsell_drive-button-user-dropdown.

If you want more than that, then I recommend pCloud. For 2 TB, either 100 EUR yearly payment, or 400 EUR for a lifetime*.

* which is actually the company's lifetime

I did use cloud storage but never the paid one, speaking of cloud storage service providers asking for KYC is a little new for me as to why would they need it. Most of the cloud storage platform requires you to pay the funds, like if via debit then fill in the relevant details then you are good to go and if you are seeking only those accepting BTC as well then no KYC is needed. Well, if some are asking then that's not a good thing.

Some names you have aforementioned are the ones I found good but as you said you require one without KYC, I hope you will find it from the following:

• https://www.hostingssi.com/?utm_source=cryptwerk
• https://beehosting.pro/?utm_source=cryptwerk
• https://solarcom.ch/en/home
• https://www.snel.com/
• https://hostnextra.com/?utm_source=cryptwerk
• https://crowncloud.net/?utm_source=cryptwerk
• https://www.hosting.co.uk/?utm_source=cryptwerk

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I would like to add more to your information that you should know some tips to keep in mind while choosing a cloud storage service for yourself and those tips are here: 5 Tips

Several cloud storage services accept Bitcoin, providing a variety of options depending on your needs.

pCloud is a popular choice, offering up to 2TB of storage, file versioning, and encrypted storage with a user-friendly interface and lifetime plans.

However, it’s limited to 2TB for individual plans, and some advanced features come at an extra cost.

Mega stands out for its strong emphasis on security with end-to-end encryption and up to 16TB of storage, plus a generous 20GB free tier.

Check sync.com and Mega.io they both accept Bitcoin payments, I have used Mega in the past, paying through local fiat for a year. I do know they do accept Bitcoin and Sync I did a Google search and found they accept Bitcoin. About what happens if you forget to pay them I am certain they will send you reminders on your email address and after a certain time they will delete the data stored.

Popular/mainstream provider (which have free tier) usually keep your file, but you can't add new files until you remove file to free excessive storage usage.


Yes, the same ones. Although it's weird they don't let you register through Tor when their website have .onion version and their VPN offer some kind of Tor support.


It's good question. While i don't know the answer, i know they use 3rd party to accept Bitcoin.

You can use https://vup.app/ although it's currently in Beta version.

If you're looking for alternative you can check here https://kycnot.me/, there are many VPSs that accept Bitcoin without need to submit KYC.

You need to check their terms, most likely they will accept, but some of them might refund your coins or even confiscate your coins.

The same ones that offer proton email? They hate Tor users, cannot even register an email through Tor.

Also when they accept BTC, can you send them mixed coins or they will complain too?

I've sure used a cloud storage before but they are all free ones, or their free version since some them had the option for subscribe to their premium package which comes with a larger space or storage with other features including removing ads, but I've always sticked with the free version since I don't have much or any thing thats so important I am for the cloud storage for.

But then, incase you subscribe to a premium package or version of a cloud storage, it is important you understand that the package is often designed in a way that the bill will automatically be deducted from your card, but just incase you stopped using a card and forgot to add a new card on the site so they can continue billing you, I don't think that your files will be deleted, but rather, you may likely not have access to them until payments (both the outstanding ones) are all paid.

Have you tried proton drive? They offer a lot of different services and accept bitcoin payments.

I haven't used that, but I'm pretty happy with proton pass and email.

For the record, don't put your BTC in the cloud. It's a disaster waiting to happen

I don't know about a no-kyc list, but you can check this thread ^[1] for cloud storage services that accept BTC, the members who contributed in that topic mentioned a few cloud storage services that accept BTC.
I believe it depends, some services would give you a period of grace before it would be deleted, and some may not delete your data, but you would be unable to add or store any new data or file.

[1] https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.61667899

where to spend bitcoin
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.62902489

Try check some from the list and before using them, make sure you read to their terms and conditions in other for you to know their requirements as well as pros and cons, i cannot vouch for you in the use of any list, but you can try your luck in making the right findings on any of them, cant talk about their KYC or which is the best either.