hey @pcfreak30 I’m trying to learn more about your LumeWeb. On my adventures I have ran into a few things I’m hoping you can help address:
1) When I click “Download Extension” on the landing page of the website https://lumeweb.com
It takes me to this unrelated website:
https://drivelatino.com/2020/12/nissan-armada-2021-ahora-con-mayor-potencia-seguridad-y-tecnologia.html
I assumed this may have been a hosting provider issue, but it seems to have been like this for a few months now.
Could you share a valid link to download the extension?
2) I can’t seem to upload any files on pinner.xyz, even under my storage limit of 999b.
Do I need to perform any additional configuration on my side to start using it?
The link to connect on discord https://discord.lumeweb.com/ is also broken.
3) How do I increase my monthly storage limit of 999b or pay for any of the services until web3portal.com becomes available?
4) I enabled 2FA on my account, but when I go to sign in it says I need to enter my code, yet there’s nowhere to enter it. After closing the tab and reopening in a new window, I was eventually prompted for the OTP.
I think I’ve tracked the issue down to the login URL param /login?to=%2Fuploads being present. When it’s not present, I’m correctly redirected and prompted for OTP.
5) How do I access the Lume web browser like in this video?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkRJ4o1MyYI
6) Are the core portal features mentioned in the 2025 proposal available now on pinner.xyz?
(RBAC, storage/renter management, configuration management, etc.)
7) I was an early adopter of Skynet and built apps in that ecosystem, but often ran into data consistency issues (ie writes disappearing and suddenly reappearing).
Which parts of Skynet have been forked or reused for LumeWeb specifically, and has anything been done to address data consistency? Have you experienced any data consistency issues with LumeWeb?
8) I’ve noticed a concerning pattern over the last several years:
Mid–2022:
“Lume had to be nearly completely rebuilt over the last six months”
– Oct 2022 Grant Proposal
Late 2023:
“I see an opportunity to rewrite many internals while keeping the same high-level API”
– 2024 Grant Discussion
Late 2023:
“The portal: Needs a large refactor/rewrite to support many protocols”
– 2024 Grant Discussion
Late 2023:
“The relay: It needs a rewrite… ideally use a better JS runtime”
– 2024 Grant Discussion
November 2024:
“But the current JavaScript P2P code needs to be rewritten in Golang“
– Precursor to 2025 Grant Proposal
February 2024:
“Completely redesigned our protocol and storage architecture”
– 2025 Grant Proposal
February 2025:
“I am intending to do another refactor of the webapp code base and create a frontend framework/foundation with module federation”
– 2025 Grant Proposal
March 2025:
“Needed to recreate all infra”
– 2025 Grant Proposal
This recurring pattern of architectural changes, redo’s, and rewrites each year raises a few questions for me:
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What lessons were learned from the past reworks that necessitated another overhaul in 2025?
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Is there a stable, long-term technical direction the project is working toward, or are the rewrites symptomatic of shifting priorities or unclear planning?
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Could this pattern of reworking indicate foundational design issues, and how is this being addressed going forward?
9) You mentioned the frontend was built using Refine.dev, Tailwind CSS, and React.
However, from my experience on the site (as shared above), I encountered multiple UX bugs (2FA loop, broken upload functionality, and download redirects).
Is there a QA plan in place for frontend usability and accessibility, especially with plans to launch a paid service?
10) A core part of the proposal discusses the “Sia Layer 2” functionality and integration with renter management, billing, etc.
Could you clarify which parts of that are currently live and usable today vs. still in development?
11) You mentioned:
“The current JavaScript P2P code needs to be rewritten in Golang”
Has any of that rewrite started? If not, do you anticipate any blockers or shifts in approach? What is the timeline and resource allocation for that effort? Why must it be rewritten?
12) The $244,000 in cumulative funding to date is substantial and reflects a multi-year commitment from the Foundation.
Could you share a breakdown or retrospective on what the community has received in terms of:
- Stable production grade tools
- Actual usage or adoption stats
- Open source repos with tagged releases
13) Are there any internal metrics or KPIs you’re using to measure success and progress?
Something like upload volume, daily/monthly active users, or network bandwidth consumed?
14) Despite clear feedback to narrow the focus of this project
“Lume’s first year of funding was largely you working with dozens of different technology tools and networks and very little direct interaction with Sia software and APIs, that’s totally fine, but now I would like to see any follow up Lume grant present:”
- “A drastically narrower scope”
- “A drastically clearer focus on Sia”
— @parox, November 2023, Lume Web 2024 Grant Discussion
The 2024 plan still spanned a broad set of infrastructure layers and technologies, many of which are not Sia exclusive:
- Portal rewrite
- Relay rewrite
- P2P redesign in Golang
- Kernel refactor
- web3.news
- Cloud hosting
- Billing system
- Dashboard
- Terraform + DevOps
- Bun.js migration
- Module federation
All in all, my main concern is there’s this repeated narratives like:
- “All software is MVP that needs more iterations.”
- “Much work had to be rewritten or rebuilt.”
- “Portal is in early beta.”
- “Billing plugin not deployed.”
- “Admin tools incomplete.”
- “S5 plugin needs rewrite.”
And after three years and nearly a quarter million dollars, most components are still in alpha/beta or pending rewrite. The rate of rewrites vs production delivery appears disproportionate to the funding spent. You are one of the most active community members in Discord and on these forums and I can’t help but feel like you should be spending less time with the community and more time on completing this project.
I realize this is a lot to digest but so is the body of work, rewrites, and discussion around LumeWeb over the past three years. My intention here isnt to attack, but seek clarity and accountability as someone who cares deeply about the success of the Sia ecosystem
This is a highly ambitious project and you have been highly communicative but at this stage I think its reasonable for the community to ask for a more stable path forward, clearer deliverables, and better alignment between funding and outcomes. I am personally exhausted from reviewing your material and wading through all the technical jargon while trying to keep a focus on the meat and potatoes of LumeWeb
Looking forward to your responses and hoping these questions help sharpen focus and direction moving ahead. Also I recommending pinning this video to your grants https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMxoM1fQMJ4
Best regards
Jacob
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