LimeWire
AI file-sharing platform relaunched in 2022 with LMWR payments and rewards
What is LimeWire?
LimeWire operates as a browser-based file-sharing, storage and AI creation platform. The service lets people upload files, share links and use browser tools for file editing. Its website reports 131 million files shared and 7.6 petabytes uploaded as of October 2026. LMWR is a payment method and rewards currency within the wider LimeWire ecosystem.
Company and team
The service is operated by BRIGHTLINE INTERACTIVE PTE. LTD., based at 10 Anson Road, #20-05, International Plaza, Singapore 079903. LimeWire lists Paul Zehetmayr and Julian Zehetmayr as founders and Co-CEOs. Its listed management also includes Marcus Feistl as COO and David Spitzer-Dulagan as CTO. The platform was relaunched in 2022 after the original LimeWire brand from the 2000s.
How the platform works
Files can be uploaded through a browser and shared through a link. Recipients do not need an account. LimeWire describes file transfers as end-to-end encrypted and also offers account-based storage. The free service supports uploads of up to 4 GB, while its AI Studio generates images and video. Browser tools handle file conversion and editing.
Guest uploaders face daily caps of 20 files and 4 GB total. Shared links stay active for three days, serving up to 12 GB across a maximum of 10 daily downloads per file. The free account tier expands account capacity to 40 GB of storage while retaining the three-day file expiration period.
Fees and plans
The free account costs 0 USD. LimeWire Pro costs 9.99 USD per month or 95.90 USD per year, with uploads up to 250 GB and 2 TB of storage. Pro+ costs 19.99 USD per month or 199.99 USD per year, with uploads up to 500 GB and 4 TB of storage. Both paid plans keep files from expiring and allow 30 downloads per file per day.
Availability and risks
LimeWire is available globally through a web browser. LimeWire focuses on file sharing and AI tools. LMWR-linked payments and rewards also add token exposure, while shared links create risks around phishing and malicious files. Account tier limits further restrict transfers on the free tier.
Founders
Pros and cons
Pros
- Free transfers support files up to 4 GB
- Recipients can download shared files without accounts
- AI Studio creates images, video and music
- Browser tools include conversion, compression and editing
- Published scale includes 131 million files shared
Cons
- Free share links expire after three days
- LMWR-linked rewards add token exposure
Our review
LimeWire pairs AI media generation with end-to-end encrypted file sharing and its LMWR token, but its core focus has shifted heavily away from traditional secondary NFT trading.
Relaunched in 2022 under Brightline Interactive Pte. Ltd., LimeWire revived an early-2000s brand to build a platform spanning generative tools, Web3 integration, and encrypted file distribution. The platform is operated out of Singapore under the leadership of co-CEOs Paul Zehetmayr and Julian Zehetmayr, alongside COO Marcus Feistl and CTO David Spitzer-Dulagan. Central to its Web3 component is the LimeWire token, LMWR, which functions as both an on-platform payment method and a reward mechanism for active users.
LimeWire's primary utility centers on browser-based productivity and creation tools. Its studio lets creators generate images and video directly from the web interface, while its built-in utility suite handles file conversion and editing. Unregistered users can transfer files up to 4 GB with end-to-end encryption, while free account holders receive 40 GB of storage. Paid tiers like LimeWire Pro cost $9.99 monthly for 2 TB of storage, extending to $19.99 monthly for LimeWire Pro+ with 4 TB of capacity.
Specs
| KYC required ⓘ | No · unverified |
|---|---|
| Token | LMWR · unverified |
| Points or rewards program | Yes · unverified |
Not disclosed by the provider: Chains, Marketplace fee, Creator royalties, Focus, Launchpad, Aggregates other markets, Mobile app, Zero marketplace fee.
Data from the provider's website and public sources. Fees and availability change; confirm on the official site before you sign up.
Key features
Browser file sharing
Users upload files and share them through a link; recipients do not need an account.
Large file transfers
The free service supports transfers of up to 4 GB, with paid plans supporting uploads up to 250 GB or 500 GB.
End-to-end encryption
LimeWire describes uploaded files as end-to-end encrypted during its file-sharing process.
Account storage
Free accounts include 40 GB of storage; Pro includes 2 TB and Pro+ includes 4 TB.
AI creation studio
The browser-based AI Studio generates images, video and music.
Browser file tools
Free tools convert, compress, merge and edit files without a separate desktop application.
LMWR payments
LMWR is used as a payment method and rewards currency within the LimeWire ecosystem.
Inside LimeWire
File Sharing and Storage
An end-to-end encrypted sharing platform that allows free uploads up to 4 GB without an account and provides persistent storage on paid plans.
AI Studio
A browser-based generative AI workspace designed for producing images, music, and video.
File Tools
A set of browser-based utilities for converting, compressing, editing, and merging documents and media files.
LMWR Token
The platform's native utility token used for payment processing across services and as a loyalty reward currency.
What users say about LimeWire
Users almost exclusively use LimeWire as a temporary file-hosting and sharing service, frequently sharing download links across various communities. The only notable criticism stems from download links expiring after short periods or failing to load.
In their own words
“if anyone else is interested, heres a download link to the blender file, and a zip with the pieces i made for printing (thanks limewire!) it will expire in 3 days but message me if you want them after that.”
“the downoad link dont work please reupload the ROM file”
“Thanks. I'm not on Printables but I've added a public file link (though I'll need to find a platform that lasts longer than 3 days in future):”
“Escape me 52 pages I posted before but the file couldn't be downloaded for some reason so I'm trying again. It's in pdf version from pictures. ​”
Based on 200 Reddit posts and comments from the last 12 months, checked Oct 21, 2026. These are posts by users on other sites, not reviews submitted on CryptoReview.
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FAQ
Who founded LimeWire?
LimeWire was relaunched in 2022 by founders and co-CEOs Paul Zehetmayr and Julian Zehetmayr under Singapore-based Brightline Interactive Pte. Ltd.
Does LimeWire have a native token?
Yes, LimeWire has a native utility token named LMWR. It is used as a payment method across the ecosystem and distributed as a reward currency to active users.
How much does LimeWire cost to use?
Basic file transfers up to 4 GB are free without an account, and free accounts include 40 GB of storage. LimeWire Pro costs $9.99 per month for 2 TB of storage, while Pro+ costs $19.99 per month for 4 TB.
Is KYC required to use LimeWire?
No identity verification or account creation is required to upload and share files up to 4 GB via the web browser.
How does LimeWire protect uploaded files?
All files uploaded and shared through the platform are protected with end-to-end encryption. Unregistered download links expire automatically after three days or after reaching daily transfer limits.
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