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The public network runs on Solana devnet. Writing to it needs a funded wallet; Get started sets one up.

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URLs and addresses

Deployed program addresses:

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Epochs and resets

Epochs are one hour, so a tape reserved for 168 epochs lasts about a week. tape info and tape create --dry-run show the current epoch duration and the estimated expiry time.
The network is pre-mainnet and may be reset. Do not keep anything on it that you cannot recreate.

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Writes go to nodes, reads go through gateways

The write path. Solana keeps track of the network and its storage assignments. An app sends erasure-coded pieces straight to Tapedrive storage nodes, then records proof of the completed write. Reads and delegated S3 writes go through gateways.

Solana keeps track of the network and Tapedrive nodes hold the data. Writes send erasure-coded pieces straight to the storage nodes. Gateways serve reads and S3 writes.

The nodes are run by independent operators. To run one, see the storage node guide.

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Private network

Not released yet. Run Tapedrive Locally covers what is coming and how to get early access. A private network uses tapesvm instead of Solana, so the addresses above do not apply to it.

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Mainnet

Mainnet will work the same way. Its endpoints and launch details are not yet published.