Re: [ANN] Sia - Decentralized Storage - Working Beta - Currency has been released
Is a public IP required to be a host for files?
Yes, you are identified on the network by your IP and it should be static too. If you change your IP, uploaders won't be able to confirm file contracts later and you will not be paid for used storage. Alternatively, use DynDNS and announce your host with a domain name.
Taek mention on Slack recently this may change in the future.
can some one help me setup dynamic dns on my windows pc ?
With my local ISP I had to call them and have them set a static IP address/port for the actual machine that would host. As in my case the ISP's router every 24 hours would reset all changes (if you could actually get into their box). Once done then The port stayed open. Keep in mind I had opened the ports on my personal router fine but that wasn't much help because it fed from their box so.... And it cost abut 10 bucks a month for static or Radius IP.