Arweave
Store data, permanently.
Overview
Arweave is a protocol that enables permanent data storage on a decentralized network called the permaweb. Unlike traditional cloud storage or even other decentralized storage solutions, Arweave uses a 'pay once, store forever' model. Data is stored across a distributed network of miners, and the protocol's sustainable tokenomics are designed to ensure the data remains available indefinitely.
✨ Key Features
- Permanent data storage
- Pay-once pricing model
- Decentralized and censorship-resistant
- Gateways for easy data access
- SmartWeave for on-chain computation
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Permanent storage with a one-time fee
- Sustainable endowment model for long-term data availability
- On-chain computation capabilities with SmartWeave
Unique Value: Offers true data permanence, ensuring that information is stored immutably and can never be deleted or censored, all for a single upfront cost.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Used by Solana to store its ledger history.
- Powering the permanent storage of content for platforms like Mirror.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Storing frequently changing or temporary data.
- Applications requiring very high-speed, low-latency data retrieval like video streaming.
🏆 Alternatives
While Filecoin and IPFS are designed for decentralized storage, Arweave is specifically designed for permanent storage, with a unique economic model to guarantee data availability for centuries.
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