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https://3speak.tv/watch?v=markegiles/lelezpxm ## How to post 360 Images on DLUX using SPK Network Posting to dlux-io has transitioned to the SPK Network for file storage, and @dlux-io is sponsoring 30 day, 30MB contracts for free with a 10% beneficiary fee, making it easy for anyone to get started posting immersive 360 experiences with completely decentralized file storage, Storage contracts can be extended with BROCA, which is a resource credit that comes from SPK Power. The SPK Test network continues to improve, this is just the beginning. This tutorial covers how to make a 360 Image Gallery on DLUX with SPK Network integration. The post shown in the video can be found here: https://vue.dlux.io/blog/@otolux/alien-spaceship-exploration Sign in to dlux Go to vue.dlux.io Sign in with Keychain From the user dropdown click “Build” Under “360 IMG Gallery” click “Get Started” Petition a storage contract (Requires 10% Beneficiary) The first section “Image Upload via SPK Network” shows your available storage contracts If there is a “+ Register Account” button click that first Now there should be “Wallet,” “Contract,” and “Petition” buttons visible Click “Petition” to get a FREE 30 MB contract sponsored by @dlux-io Create a contract (Pay with BROCA) Click “Wallet” to view your BROCA, a resource credit that regenerates from SPK Power No BROCA? Power Up some SPK Token (TEST) - recommend at least 1 SPK Power (TEST) Once you have powered up some SPK Token (TEST), you should see your BROCA balance Click “Wallet” again to collapse it out of the way Click “Contract” Choose an amount of BROCA: 1 BROCA = 1KB (1024 Bytes), 1,000 BROCA = 1 MB Choose an account that will upload the files Choose a SPK service provider such as “dlux-io” Choose a beneficiary account (optional) Choose a beneficiary amount (optional) Click “Propose” Upload files Now you should have a contract you can upload files into Click the “Magnifying Glass” button to inspect the details about the contract Click the “File Upload” button to reveal the file uploader Click “Choose Files” or drag-and-drop your files into the uploader. Remove any files you don’t want to upload, then click “Sign and Upload” The visual feedback doesn't update yet, the browser console may offer some info about the upload Open "Username > Files" in a new tab to see if your files finished uploading into the contract Select the files you want to use for this post Once your files upload, the section “Your Hosted Images” should contain the contract and files Click “Details” to see details about the contract Click “Extend” to extend the contract length (requires BROCA) If a beneficiary is required, you will have 24 hours to post and finalize the contract Click “Add” for any files you want to add to the 360 Asset Manager for this Gallery post Name and organize photos Add a name to each picture Adjust the order of the pictures using the “Up Arrow” and “Down Arrow” Delete any pictures you don’t want in this post using the “Delete Asset” button In the 360 Preview on the right side ensure the horizon bar is enabled Use the “Pan” and “Roll” sliders to adjust the horizon Click “Refresh dApp” if needed Compose the post Under “Post Details” fill out the title, body, and tags “Post Preview” allows you to preview the post Add any relevant tags Use the “Include in DLUX Ecosystem” to add dlux-io as a 10% beneficiary (required for Petitioned contracts) Click “Publish” to finish the post and push it to the Hub You can view posts at vue.dlux.io/hub or on your dlux-io profile page.