What Happens to Your Storj Account When You Die
Quick Facts
STORJ payments
Monthly storage node income
Node
Runs on personal hardware
Payout
ETH wallet receives STORJ
Step-by-Step Guide
Claim STORJ payments
Storage node operators receive monthly STORJ token payments to their Ethereum wallet. Claim any pending payouts.
Decide on node continuation
Family can continue running the storage node for ongoing income, or gracefully shut it down to avoid reputation penalties.
Document Now Checklist
- Ethereum wallet receiving STORJ
- Node hardware and location
- Monthly earnings estimate
Tax and access note: Crypto receives a step-up in basis at death — get date-of-death valuations BEFORE selling anything. If the family cannot access the assets, professional supervised recovery is available through our partnership with The Crypto Accountant. Learn more →
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