When you send a file with Hivenet:
It gets encrypted
It’s split into small chunks
Those chunks are stored temporarily across a distributed network of devices
After 7 days, your file expires — and all chunks are automatically deleted.
What is the Hivenet network?
Hivenet is a distributed cloud built from everyday devices, not massive data centers. When you send a file, you’re temporarily using storage space on idle machines all over the world, securely and anonymously.
Think of it like a swarm of volunteers; your data is never in one place, and no single person or device can read or reconstruct your file.
What are chunks?
We don’t store your file as one big piece. Instead:
It’s broken into many encrypted fragments (chunks)
Each chunk is stored on a separate device
No one device has enough to reconstruct the file
You (or your recipient) can only download the file using the correct link (and password, if set)
This process is called chunking and it’s one of the ways we keep your files safe.
Can someone else access my files?
Not without your link. Even then:
The link is unique and unguessable
Files are encrypted end-to-end
If you add a password, that layer is on top of everything else
Files are stored temporarily and disappear after 7 days
We never index, scan, or track what you upload.
What happens after 7 days?
The file expires
All associated chunks are deleted
Your data is gone from the network — we don’t keep backups or copies
If you want to send the file again, just upload it again. If you want to keep the file online longer, getting a Hivenet account to access our cloud storage service might be a better fit.