Question 1

What is x402drop?

Accepted Answer

x402drop is a crypto-native temporary file storage service. You upload files, pay in USDC via the x402 protocol on Base or Arbitrum One, and get a shareable download link. Files auto-delete when the paid period expires.

Question 2

How do I pay for file storage?

Accepted Answer

You pay in USDC (a dollar-pegged stablecoin) using the x402 HTTP payment protocol. Connect your crypto wallet (MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, etc.), choose a storage duration, and approve the transaction. Payments are on Base or Arbitrum One (Ethereum L2 networks).

Question 3

Do I need an account or email?

Accepted Answer

No. You only need a crypto wallet. Sign in with your wallet (SIWE), upload files, and pay. No email, no password, no subscription required.

Question 4

Can recipients download for free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Anyone with your share link can download files for free without logging in, connecting a wallet, or paying anything.

Question 5

What happens when files expire?

Accepted Answer

Files are automatically and permanently deleted from storage within 15 minutes of the paid period ending. You can extend storage by paying again before or shortly after expiry.

Question 6

What is the x402 protocol?

Accepted Answer

x402 is an HTTP payment protocol that uses the 402 Payment Required status code. It enables machine-readable, programmatic payments over HTTP using cryptocurrency, allowing services to accept payments without intermediary accounts.

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