When memory prices increase, server costs inevitably rise right alongside them across the entire market. A clear example of this trend can be found in the 10-Q filing from Micron. The company reported that during the first nine months of fiscal 2026, its shipped volume expanded by just 30%, whereas its DRAM average selling prices experienced a 140% surge. Filecoin, however, runs on hardware that was secured long before pricing reached these elevated levels.