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Getting Started

HashBin.org is a content distribution platform using 256t hash-based addressing. Content is addressed by its cryptographic hash, making it content-addressable, verifiable, and permanent.

Quick Start

1. Sign up: Create an account using Google, Apple, Microsoft, or GitHub OAuth
2. Add funds: Deposit funds to your wallet to pay for content retention
3. Upload content: Upload files and pay for storage retention
4. Share the hash: Share the 256t hash with anyone to provide access
5. Retrieve content: Anyone can download content using the hash (no account required)

Core Concepts

256t Hash

Content is addressed using a 256t hash - a cryptographic identifier that uniquely represents your content. The hash is generated from the content itself using SHA-512 and encoded in Base64URL format.

• Deterministic: Same content always produces the same hash
• Verifiable: Anyone can verify the hash matches the content
• URL-safe: Can be used directly in URLs

Pay-to-Publish, Free-to-Download

HashBin.org operates on a simple principle:

• Uploaders pay: You pay for storage retention based on file size and duration
• No download account needed: Anyone with the hash can download while the file has prepaid allowance
• No hidden fees: Transparent pricing at $0.03 per GB per month

Content Retention

When you upload content, you specify how long it should be retained. Retention is bought in whole calendar months, from 1 month up to 10 years at a time on the upload page, with presets:

• 1 month
• 1 year (12 months)
• 5 years (60 months)
• 10 years (120 months)

You can extend retention later, and so can anyone else who wants to keep the content available.

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