Why “temporary file sharing” is becoming more relevant

File sharing sounds like a solved problem—until you look at how people actually use it day to day. Most of the time, we’re not trying to “store” files. We’re just trying to send something quickly and move on. The mismatch with current tools Today’s tools generally fall into two categories: 1. Cloud storage platforms They’re designed for persistence: File organization Collaboration Long-term access But for quick sharing, they introduce friction: Upload → organize → share → manage permissions Files often stay longer than needed 2. Transfer tools These are closer to the actual use case, but still not perfect: Some require accounts Some keep files longer than expected Some add unnecessary steps or UI complexity The real use case is simpler In many scenarios, the actual need looks like this: Send a log file to debug something Share a screenshot or short video Transfer a file between devices Pass a document during a quick interaction In all of these cases, the intent is not storage. It’s tem