Lighthouse Review: fees, KYC and how to sign up

// Review

by the bestcloudmining editorial desk · curated review · prose updated 2026-10-02 · facts as of 2026-10-02 · how we verify

Overview

Lighthouse is a decentralized storage service from our database records on 2026-10-02 [1]. IPFS hot storage + Filecoin deal-making with S3 API and encryption add-ons; $12/mo for 500 GB, Walrus from $11/mo (2026-09-24). The operator is Lighthouse (Singapore (jurisdiction; operating base unverified)) [2]. A candid, well-documented IPFS+Filecoin onramp with an S3 API and useful encryption tooling, but it is an expensive reseller of decentralised storage with no disclosed legal entity, no SLA, and a Terms page that explicitly disclaims 'permanent' storage. [3]. This review was fact-checked against live sources on 2026-10-02 [1].

What you can rent

IPFS hot storage + Filecoin deal-making with S3 API and encryption add-ons; $12/mo for 500 GB, Walrus from $11/mo (2026-09-24). The specific products available depend on the current service configuration [2]. From $12.0 per month (500 GB plan) [3]. See the Pricing section below for rates and the Contract section for terms.

Contract & terms

The operator is Lighthouse, based in Singapore (jurisdiction; operating base unverified) [2]. KYC policy: none [3]. Terms of service were reviewed on our check date [1]. No refund policy was documented beyond standard provider terms [3]. Payment methods and pricing are documented in the Pricing section [3].

Proof & verifiability

The service was live and responding on 2026-10-02 [1]. The documentation was accessible and reviewed [2]. Key claims were verified against the operator's own published information [3]. What stays unverifiable depends on the depth of public documentation available from this provider [3].

Reliability & history

No critical issues were found during our verification pass [1]. Community feedback was checked for complaints and positive signals [3]. No fraud, exit or insolvency events were identified during our check [3]. The service status was live and operational on our check date [1].

Pricing

From $12.0 per month (500 GB plan) [3]. Payment methods and fees are documented per the operator's published pricing [2]. KYC policy: none [3]. No minimum deposit or purchase threshold beyond standard account creation [3] [4] [5].

// How to get started with Lighthouse

Built only from what is documented on this page as of 2026-10-02 - anything not documented stays a gap on purpose.

1. Open the provider site

   Everything happens on lighthouse.storage - we count the click, nothing else changes for you.

2. No ID check documented

   KYC is documented as none as of 2026-10-02. Create the account with an email only; assume a check can still be requested before a large payout.

3. Pick the smallest unit that still works

   Price from $12 per month - start with the minimum, not with the plan the checkout page pushes.

4. Read the term before you sign

   refund: Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled before renewal in the Console; fees exclude taxes. A term you did not read is money you cannot get back.

5. Verify the output, not the dashboard

   Proof is documented as partial - Content-addressed CIDs give retrieval-level integrity verification, and Filecoin deals carry the network's own storage proofs. Compare the first payout with the pool or wallet before scaling up.

Then run the math: mining calculator · contract vs. HODL · all decentralized storage providers.

// Is Lighthouse legit?

Short answer: Based on our checks as of 2026-10-02: Lighthouse scores 5.2/10 in our weighted review. We logged 3 red flags (listed above). User reports and operator background are documented with dated sources in the meta-review below.

Status	active
Operator	Lighthouse · HQ Singapore (medium)
Founded	2021
Proof	partial
KYC	none

Red flags

• T&C §1.4: 'permanent', 'perpetual' and 'stored forever' are explicitly not a guarantee of endless storage or retrieval
• No disclosed company entity or registration number behind a paid storage service
• No SLA and no published durability figure

What "legit" does not mean

A real, operating provider can still lose you money: with a contract you own no hardware, revenue follows coin price and difficulty, and most published contracts are priced so the seller comes out ahead. "Legit" means the operator exists and pays what its terms promise - not that the deal is profitable. 13 dated sources back this page; they are listed under sources.

// Alternatives to Lighthouse

Same category, scored on the same criteria - so the comparison stays honest. Compare only in the same unit, and read the minimum, KYC and proof columns before switching.

// Lighthouse FAQ

Is Lighthouse legit?

Based on our checks as of 2026-10-02: Lighthouse scores 5.2/10 in our weighted review. We logged 3 red flags (listed above). User reports and operator background are documented with dated sources in the meta-review below.