Best crypto decentralised storage in Ireland
Filecoin ranks highest in ChainChoice’s published decentralised storage ranking among the providers that list Ireland — Proof-based storage marketplace. 33% flat CGT — high relative to most of the EU, but with clear MiCA-aligned rules.
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Which crypto storage network should Ireland residents use in November 2026?
Filecoin ranks highest in ChainChoice’s published decentralised storage ranking among the providers that list Ireland — Proof-based storage marketplace. The order is the published ranking itself; providers whose terms exclude Ireland are removed. Check authorisation with CBI before depositing.
- Ireland residents holding capital in EUR
- Users who need CBI-aligned compliance and audit-grade reporting
- Buy-and-hold profiles benefiting from Ireland's tax treatment
- Sophisticated retail and family-office treasurers
- Derivatives / perpetuals traders (use a regulated futures venue instead)
- Privacy-focused users avoiding KYC (these are licensed venues)
- Day-traders chasing the lowest spreads regardless of regulator posture
- Anyone needing a service CBI does not currently authorise
General guidance for Ireland: the ranking engine does not compute these notes and they do not change the order below. If none fits you, answer the Find My Best questions for a result for your profile.
7 decentralised storage listed for Ireland
In ChainChoice’s published ranking order, from this category’s 7 providers: those whose terms exclude Ireland are removed; naming Ireland or a region that covers it counts the same, and those whose terms do not state it come last. Each chip names the basis: a dated check, a region listing, or the provider's own claim.
#1 for IrelandFilecoin#1 globallyProvider states broad availability Proof-based storage marketplace; Onchain Cloud adds pay-per-epoch warm storage
Verified cost per TB-year (normalised) — 9/10Durability: contractual or aspirational — 8/10#2 for IrelandSia#2 globallyProvider states broad availability Blockchain-enforced storage contracts between renters and hosts, self-operated
Verified cost per TB-year (normalised) — 10/10Durability: contractual or aspirational — 7/10#3 for IrelandStorj#3 globallyProvider states broad availability S3-compatible object storage erasure-coded across independent node operators
Retrieval cost and read path — 8/10Verified cost per TB-year (normalised) — 7/10#4 for IrelandArweave#4 globallyProvider states broad availability One-time-fee blockchain storing data via a token endowment
What happens when you stop paying (or they do) — 8/10Retrieval cost and read path — 5/10#5 for IrelandWalrus#5 globallyProvider states broad availability Erasure-coded blob storage on Sui, USD-pegged, paid in WAL
Durability: contractual or aspirational — 6/10Retrieval cost and read path — 6/10#6 for IrelandPinata#6 globallyProvider states broad availability IPFS pinning and gateway service with metered storage and bandwidth
Verified cost per TB-year (normalised) — 5/10Retrieval cost and read path — 3/10#7 for Ireland4EVERLAND#7 globallyProvider states broad availability Web3 hosting bundling IPFS pinning, Arweave uploads, gateways and RPC
Verified cost per TB-year (normalised) — 3/10Retrieval cost and read path — 3/10
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- Liveness failure: the operator stops, censors you or loses data.Scored by Durability: contractual or aspirational · 30% (Filecoin 8/10, Sia 7/10, Storj 5/10)
- Exit failure: you cannot get out at par, on time, or with what is yours.Scored by What happens when you stop paying (or they do) · 20% (Filecoin 6/10, Sia 4/10, Storj 1/10)
Each cell is verified against the provider's filings or the CBI register; a gap shows "—", never an estimate.
| Provider | Taker fee in Ireland | KYC tier | EUR rails | CBI license |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1Filecoin | — | — | — | — |
| #2Sia | — | — | — | — |
| #3Storj | — | — | — | — |
| #4Arweave | — | — | — | — |
| #5Walrus | — | — | — | — |
Source: ChainChoice provider catalog cross-referenced with the CBI register; each fee as of its entry's latest verification (accuracy methodology).
Is using a crypto storage network legal in Ireland?
Yes. Ireland regulates crypto-asset service providers under MiCA (EU Regulation 2023/1114), enforced from 30 December 2024. CBI oversees decentralised storage operating in Ireland; only providers authorised under MiCA may serve retail clients. Verify any provider against ESMA’s interim MiCA register.
How is crypto taxed in Ireland?
Capital gains taxed at 33% above the annual exemption (€1,270 for individuals). Returns must be filed via the standard CGT process. Editorial summary, not tax advice: consult a qualified tax advisor in Ireland before filing.
What payment methods work for buying crypto in Ireland?
The most common rails for retail onramps in Ireland are: SEPA, SEPA Instant.
Are international platforms (Coinbase, Kraken, Binance) available in Ireland?
Coinbase and Kraken hold MiCA authorisation valid in Ireland. Binance does not: no Binance entity is on ESMA's register (read 10 November 2026); every transitional period ended by 1 July 2026, so none covers it there.