FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Boost
Is there a way to stop
boostd daemon?
You can use the regular Unix OS signalsIs Boost compatible with the Lotus client? Can a client use
lotus client deal to send a deal to Boost storage providers or do they have to use the boost client?
Yes, boost should work with any client given it supports the storage market protocol / default standard of Filecoin network today.Does Boost provide retrieval functionality?
Yes, Boost provides 3 protocols for retrievals as of now. By default, Boost has Graphsync retrieval enabled. SPs can run Bitswap and HTTP retrievals by running
booster-bitswap and booster-http respectively.Does Boost client have retreival functionality?
Yes, Boost client supports retrieval over graphsync protocol. But we highly recommend, using
Lassie client for Filecoin/IPFS retrievals.Can Boost make verified deals?
Yes, payments for deals can be made either from a regular wallet, or from DataCap. Deals that are paid for with DataCap are called
verified deals.Can I run both Boost and markets at the same time?
No, Boost replaces the legacy markets process. See Migrate a Lotus markets service process to Boost
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