sporestack

What is SporeStack?

SporeStack is a cryptocurrency-only VPS host and reseller that has operated since 2017. As of 2026-05-30, it offers virtual servers and baremetal instances through four provider backends: SporeStack EU (in-house, Amsterdam and Stockholm), Slow Servers (in-house, Spokane WA), Vultr (global), and DigitalOcean (global). Users generate a single token to fund their account, upload an SSH public key, and deploy via web interface, Python CLI, or REST API. The service emphasizes automation and minimal friction over traditional account management.

How no-KYC is it?

SporeStack advertises "no KYC" and "no email required" prominently across its site. Account creation is token-based: users write down a randomly generated token string and fund it with cryptocurrency. No name, address, phone number, or email is collected at signup. The Law Enforcement FAQ confirms that the operator retains minimal user information-primarily token balance, deposit history, and server lifecycle events within a 90-day window. IP addresses are explicitly not logged for website or API connections. This structure makes SporeStack genuinely KYC-free at the onboarding stage, though the operator notes that payment transaction IDs can theoretically be associated with tokens if subpoenaed.

Privacy & security

The privacy model is intentionally thin on collected data but carries trade-offs. The token system means credential loss is permanent-there is no password recovery flow. SSH keys are attached to servers at launch, and the service recommends generating a dedicated Ed25519 key per token. SporeStack maintains a public Law Enforcement FAQ that discloses exactly what data exists, which is unusual transparency for the niche. API access is available over Clearnet HTTPS, Tor (.onion), and I2P (AH and b32 addresses), supporting users who prefer not to touch the open web. The operator states an anti-AI development stance and does not use GitHub Copilot or ChatGPT in codebase work. Notably, servers on Vultr and DigitalOcean backends run under SporeStack's own accounts, meaning those upstream providers do not have direct customer relationships with end users.

Payments, fees & limits

SporeStack denominates all pricing in USD but accepts only Monero (XMR), Bitcoin (BTC), and Bitcoin Cash (BCH). Deposits are converted to token balance at current rates. Pricing varies sharply by backend:

• SporeStack EU: lowest cost, monthly billing, IPv4 optional (+$1.50/month), /128 IPv6, limited OS selection, provisioning under 2 minutes
• Slow Servers: matching EU pricing, monthly billing, IPv6-only default, IPv4 available, OpenBSD or Debian only, 48-hour provisioning
• Vultr: highest performance, daily billing, IPv4 included, /64 IPv6, global regions, under 2 minutes
• DigitalOcean: highest price point, daily billing, IPv4 included, /64 IPv6, limited OS flavors

A 1 vCPU / 1GB RAM / 25GB disk configuration runs approximately $7.50/month on SporeStack EU versus $9.60-$11.40 per 30 days on Vultr and DigitalOcean. The affiliate program pays 10% of referred deposits back to the referrer's token balance, with manual withdrawal.

User experience & support

Deployment options span a JavaScript-dependent web launcher, a Python CLI (pip install 'sporestack[cli]'), and direct API calls against OpenAPI-documented endpoints. The CLI handles token creation, balance queries, server launches, and autorenewal management. Support channels include token messaging (via CLI or web), email to support@sporestack.com with optional PGP, and abuse/legal inboxes. The blog shows active maintenance communication, including a scheduled two-hour outage on 2026-05-22 affecting Slow Servers and management operations but not existing EU/Vultr/DigitalOcean instances. A fatal website launcher bug was patched in April 2026. The Acceptable Use Policy is strict-port scanning, brute forcing, and similar malicious activity result in token bans with balance forfeiture.

Who it's for

SporeStack suits privacy-focused developers, automation engineers, and cryptocurrency-native users who need disposable or long-term infrastructure without identity friction. The API-first design rewards scripting and infrastructure-as-code workflows. Budget-conscious users benefit from the EU and Slow Servers backends, while those needing global edge presence or specific OS images may prefer Vultr or DigitalOcean despite higher costs. It is less suited for users wanting managed support, one-click application installs, or guaranteed free-speech hosting-the operator explicitly declines to guarantee immunity from upstream provider content policies, though claims no speech-related takedowns have occurred through 2024.