FAQ
If you've got questions, we've got answers.
In addition to this FAQ, you might find the Github Q&A useful as deeper technical issues are discussed.
Discord Server: https://discord.gg/genesysgo
GitHub FAQ: https://github.com/GenesysGo/shadow-drive/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aclosed
If creating a storage account is failing, make sure that you have appropriate amounts of both SOL and SHDW in your wallet. Creating a storage account requires a small amount of SOL to cover the transaction fee, as well as some SHDW to cover the initial storage allocation. Make sure that your wallet has enough funds to cover these requirements. Review the docs here: https://docs.shadow.cloud/build/the-cli#create-a-storage-account
If you have the correct amount of SOL and SHDW in your wallet but creating a storage account is still failing, there may be other factors at play that are causing the issue. Some possible causes could be network connectivity issues, problems with the Shadow Drive node, or bugs/issues with the SDK.
To troubleshoot the issue, you can try the following:
- Check the Shadow Drive Change Log for any known issues or bugs that may be causing the problem. https://docs.shadow.cloud/reference/change-logs
What should I do if I think there is an issue with how I'm implementing the wallet, or my transactions are not working?
If you think there is an issue with how you're implementing the wallet, or your transactions are not working, you can try upgrading the wallet adapters. Check the Solana wallet adapter repositories for their examples, as the process for importing the adapters may have changed.
Additionally, you can refer to the Shadow Drive documentation and SDK for more information on how to properly implement the wallet and perform transactions. You can review the example here: https://docs.shadow.cloud/build/the-sdk/sdk-javascript#example-post-request-via-sdk-make-immutable
If you are using react to build a wallet using
const drive = await new ShdwDrive(connection, wallet).init(); and getting the error "Cannot read properties of undefined (reading 'toBytes')" then remember to make sure you must pass the entire wallet around and make sure to not deconstruct it.If you're still having issues, contact Shadow Drive support for further assistance.
I can create a storage account using the phantom wallet through CLI, but when I try from the SDK in my app the transaction fails saying insufficient balance. Why is this?
For the purposes of utilizing the Shadow Drive, ~0.1 SOL in our experience will avoid insufficient balance errors. You can also examine the TXs to see if there's any differences in your spend when using the CLI versus the SDK methods.
No, Shadow Drive does not currently support Ledger wallet signing. The reason we are currently unable to provide Ledger support is due to the absence of the message signing feature in the Solana app for Ledger, as our system relies on this functionality.
To expedite the implementation of Ledger support, kindly consider drawing attention to this GitHub issue by leaving a comment: https://github.com/solana-labs/wallet-adapter/pull/712
Yes, accounts are returned in the order they are created when calling the
getStorageAccounts method in GenesysGo Shadow Drive. This is because the system was designed and built in such a way to ensure that the accounts are returned in the order they were created. https://docs.shadow.cloud/build/the-sdk/sdk-javascript#getstorageaccountsIs there a reason why `edit-file` works differently from `upload-file` when generating upload hashes server side?
The
edit-file functionality works differently from upload-file because it is a remnant of the first iteration of Shadow Drive where every file had an associated account on-chain with some metadata that was crucial for tracking. However, we've made some changes that aren't documented yet and aren't implemented in the SDKs. If you add overwrite: true to the request body of an upload request that you make manually instead of through the SDK, it will do the same thing as editing a file.Is it possible to ask the user to sign a Shadow transaction and another transaction at the same time on the frontend?
Currently, it is not possible to ask the user to sign a Shadow transaction and another transaction at the same time on the frontend. The Shadow network only allows shadow drive-specific transactions to have instructions related to the shadow drive on chain program. Any other instructions will cause the transaction to fail. This security feature is in place to prevent malicious transactions.
I'm trying to create a File object on my React app to upload it to Shadow but I keep getting an error.
The error you're getting may be due to the Shadow Drive instance being created before the wallet-provider is ready. In the latest example on the main branch, there is a slight change in the useEffect that creates the drive instance which may resolve your issue. Additionally, make sure that the file data buffer is converted to a Blob using
new Blob([Buffer.from("data")]).I'm using `createStorageAccount` on a node script and it works fine, but when I try to use it in my React app, I get a 403 error.
By default, the rpc used is the Solana mainnet rpc api.mainnet-beta.solana.com. If you're getting blocked by that, you'll have to sign up for a paid RPC as we cannot control how the Solana mainnet rpc endpoint is limited. It is possible that the endpoint is blocking requests from the browser due to security reasons.
You can make a HEAD request or a GET request to get information about file types. If you make a GET request, the response headers should include the content type. Review the API methods here: https://docs.shadow.cloud/build/the-api
No, unfortunately it is not possible to resume an upload from where it left off if it fails. However, the CLI checks files before uploading and skips them if they already exist. You also receive an output JSON file for each file upload, which will indicate if a file already exists.
When getting 400 timeouts for transaction submissions, it is most likely due to congestion on the Solana network. While timing out and retrying is normal during Solana congestion, many are now using priority fees which may help solve congestion-related issues. Contact your RPC provider for further help.
If your 400 error is stating "Invalid transaction supplied" then you may need to join our support channel in Discord and provide more details on the specific method. To resolve the typical causes of this error do the following:
- 1.Check announcements in Discord (https://discord.gg/genesysgo) or the network status (https://status.genesysgo.net/) to make sure there is no platform-wide problem.
- 2.Check all of your versions and dependencies. You Solana wallet adapter dependencies and the version of the JavaScript SDK must be up to date.
- 3.Double check the wallet you have chosen to work with is not having issues. You may need to reach out to them directly.
If you encounter an ENOTFOUND error when using the Shadow Drive CLI, it is likely a local DNS issue on your side. ENOTFOUND is a DNS resolver problem, which means you will need to check with your Internet Service Provider (ISP) to resolve the issue. Alternatively, you can try using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to see if that resolves the issue.
You can try setting --log-level debug with your command that is getting an error. Make sure to confirm you have installed the latest versions and dependencies and that your keypair file is being accessed properly. Make sure you wallet is funded properly with both SOL and SHDW, that you are handling Solana connection objects properly, and that you are not having Solana RPC related errors. For further help you can capture logs and share relevant code in the technical support channels of our Discord.
There are a few reasons for this error but the most common is the file that have not migrated from the original version 1 format storage account to the newer version 2 format. For users that have created legacy style Shadow Drive accounts, please finish the migration steps.
For additional help please reach out to to us in Discord (https://discord.gg/genesysgo).
https://github.com/GenesysGo/shdw-drive-bug-reports
We adhere to a responsible disclosure process for security related issues. To ensure the responsible disclosure and handling of security vulnerabilities, we ask that you follow the process outlined below.
Bug Reporting Process
- 1.Submit a new bug report by creating a new issue in this repository. https://github.com/GenesysGo/shdw-drive-bug-reports/issues/new/choose
- 2.Please provide a clear and concise description of the issue, steps to reproduce it, and any relevant screenshots or logs.
- 3.Label your issue as a 'bug' or 'security' accordingly.
Important: For security-related issues, do not include sensitive information in the issue description. Instead, submit a pull request to our repository, containing the necessary details, so that the information remains concealed until the issue is resolved.
Security related issues should only be reported through this repository.
While we strongly encourage the use of this repository for bug reports and security issues, you may also reach out to us via our Discord server. Join the #shdw-drive-technical-support channel for assistance. However, please note that we will redirect you to submit the bug report through this GitHub repository for proper handling and tracking.
- 1.Either use the `topUp` method in one of the SDKs or send $SHDW directly to the storage account's token address
- 2.Use the `refreshStake` method in one of the SDKs to refresh your storage account's stake status. This is not done for you, you must do this step manually.
Mutable storage fees target a specific USD price. Currently, that is $0.05 USD per gibibyte per year. This comes out to $0.0002739726 USD per gib per Solana Epoch (interval for which mutable storage fees are collected. This price target is converted to $SHDW/$USDC at the time of fee collection.
Mutable storage fees are collected for bytes stored.
Shadow Drive is a commodity cloud network that offers multiple service options, leveraging distributed ledger technology, and offering vertically integrated, L1-specific storage and compute. It is the only cloud network designed to democratize the earnings of traditional cloud platforms without sacrificing performance. Being S3-compatible, Shadow Drive maintains an open-source SDK and interoperability standards that make it easy to access through popular builder tools and SDKs. Its objective is to support popular tools that make building easier, regardless of the application you are building.
Shadow Drive ensures data privacy and security by encrypting and erasure coding the data, and then algorithmically distributing the fragments across the distributed network. This is done trustlessly via smart contracts and requires signed Solana transactions, creating a publicly verifiable on-chain log. Additionally, Shadow Drive provides developers with the tools they need to comply with GDPR and can show records that prove that they have deleted a user's personal data.
Shadow Drive provides developers with tools to comply with GDPR and can provide records to prove the deletion of a user's personal data. All records for GDPR compliance are stored on-chain and have been verified by the Solana validator network. The data is then encrypted and algorithmically distributed across the network in triplicate. All transactions are signed and publicly verifiable on-chain.
Yes, Shadow Drive is supported on mobile through our ecosystem partners who are actively building on mobile. Please check out our Shadow Ecosystem page for more details. https://docs.shadow.cloud/build/community-mainted-uis
Additionally, in the future, our DAGGER distributed ledger technology will enable Solana Saga powered storage solutions for those seeking low cost decentralized mobile clouds. Please check out the Learn section for more information. You can read more here: https://docs.shadow.cloud/learn#compute
Shadow Drive storage costs are driven by wholesale network costs, a fixed rate of 0.25 SHDW per 1 GB, and can be estimated through various front end UIs that capture moment-in-time estimates. One example is the front-end designed by an ecosystem partners, which provides detailed information on the network as well. Here is the link to the front-end: https://sdrive.app/stats
Yes, Shadow Drive is S3-compatible. S3-compatibility is a widely adopted standard in the cloud storage industry, and many providers offer S3-compatible APIs and protocols, which gives builders greater flexibility in choosing a cloud storage provider. This means developers can easily move data between different services without worrying about compatibility issues. Additionally, S3-compatibility offers robust APIs that enable fast and reliable query, along with virtual mount capability, making it important for Web2, Web3, and the frontiers of distributed ledger tech and AI. Shadow Drive aims to empower developers to integrate it directly into their builds, and to support the talented community of designers who will create innovative platforms for Shadow Drive. You can read more here: https://docs.shadow.cloud/learn/design#s3-compatibility
Shadow Drive runs on a global network of bare metal infrastructure, with all compute and storage existing on bare metal. There is no dependency on cloud providers for Shadow Drive operations. For more details on the design of Shadow Drive, please see the "Design" section under the "Learn" category: https://docs.shadow.cloud/learn/design
GenesysGo (GG) is a company that was founded in April 2021 as a Solana validator. Since then, GG has expanded its offerings to focus on a large ecosystem of tools and infrastructure for Solana. More details about the scope of our offerings can be found under the "Learn" category. GG has a team of talented developers and coders who are dedicated to building innovative solutions for the Solana community. For more information, you can visit our website at http://shadow.cloud/.
Yes, the Shadow Drive team would love to hear about your project if you are building on top of the Drive or using DAGGER. The best way to gain visibility is to submit a PR directly to the docs-shadow-cloud repo adding your project/business, details, and image to the Shadow Ecosystem list: https://github.com/GenesysGo/docs-shadow-cloud
Submit a PR to edit the file located here: https://github.com/GenesysGo/docs-shadow-cloud/blob/main/build/shadow-drive/community-mainted-uis.md
You can also share your work in the Shadow Drive Discord. We will soon release an automated process to be added to the Shadow Ecosystem page.
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