Compared honestly
Octopin vs Filecoin Pin
Storacha's successor — on-chain Filecoin storage receipts.
Verdict
Pick Filecoin Pin if you want on-chain durability proofs and are comfortable managing a Filecoin wallet. Pick Octopin if you want fast SaaS-style signup and no crypto setup.
Side-by-side
| Feature | Octopin | Filecoin Pin |
|---|---|---|
| Signup | Google login | Requires EVM wallet + FIL for gas |
| Storage guarantees | R2 SLA + IPFS network | On-chain Filecoin deals |
| Bandwidth | Unlimited | Depends on retrieval provider |
When to pick Filecoin Pin
Filecoin maximalists, projects that explicitly need provable on-chain storage.
- • On-chain durability receipts.
- • Backed by Filecoin's economic incentives for long-term storage.
Where we differ
- • Zero crypto setup — just sign in.
- • Predictable monthly cost, not gas-fee-based.
- • Unlimited bandwidth (Filecoin retrievals can be slow/spotty).
FAQ
Do I need a Filecoin wallet to use Octopin?
No. Google sign-in only. We handle the IPFS layer internally.
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