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Chimney

Start your cloud business in minutes. Buy or Rent a storage server, use Chimney to join Züs storage network, and watch your business grow.

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Last updated 8 months ago

Chimney is “plug-in and earn” app, designed to make participating in the decentralized storage ecosystem simple and rewarding. It empowers users to earn by providing storage, validating transactions, and generating blocks. Chimney helps you earn a living on the decentralized cloud. Buy or rent a server and join Züs to provide capacity and earn storage income and network rewards.

Whether you're a tech enthusiast with a spare server or someone looking to rent a server, Chimney offers an easy gateway to tap into the cloud storage business. With no coding or technical expertise required, Chimney turns earning from cloud storage into an accessible and rewarding experience for everyone.

Set up your unused server or rent one from a provider, set your pricing, and control how much you stake or allow others to delegate. Chimney gives you full control over your earnings, staking, and performance monitoring.

How It Works:

  • Connect Your Server: Connect your server to the Chimney App. Whether it is a dedicated or rented server, Chimney makes it easy to get started.

  • Start Earning: Once connected, your server becomes part of the Züsl storage network, allowing you to earn by providing storage to individuals and businesses.

  • Simple Management: Chimney offers a user-friendly interface for managing your server and tracking your earnings. No technical expertise is required to get started or to maintain your storage business.

Key Features

Use Cases

Chimney is designed for anyone with server resources looking to enter the storage market. It is an ideal solution for:

  • Individuals and businesses with idle servers that want to monetize their resources.

  • Entrepreneurs seeking to start or expand a storage business with minimal upfront investment.

  • Tech enthusiasts looking for an easy way to contribute to and earn from the storage ecosystem.

Chimney stands out by offering a direct path to earning through storage, making it an attractive option for anyone interested in leveraging their server capacity for income and joining the storage-sharing economy.

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Plug-and-Earn Simplicity

Chimney is easy to set up, requiring no background knowledge in coding or technical setup. Whether using your own server or renting one, it’s as simple as plugging in and earning.

Server Flexibility

Users can choose to provide storage using their own servers or rent one through Chimney, making it accessible for both casual and professional participants.

Staking Control

Users have full control over their staking, deciding how much to self-stake and how much to open for delegated staking. You can decide how much you stake personally and how much others invest through delegation.

Custom Pricing

Set your own prices for storage services, allowing you to determine your potential earnings in a competitive marketplace.

Performance Monitoring

Chimney offers a range of tools to monitor the performance of your server and storage services. You can track storage usage, server performance, and earnings in real-time.

Network Ranking

Chimney ranks all servers based on their performance, allowing users to compare their results with others in the Züs network. Check your standing against top performers and optimize for better earnings.