Arweave is a Layer 1 blockchain protocol designed to deliver permanent, low-cost data storage through a novel proof-of-access consensus mechanism. Rather than relying on traditional centralized infrastructure, the network distributes and replicates data across a global web of nodes, aiming to make information censorship-resistant and durable over long time horizons. Its core economic model is built around a one-time payment that funds indefinite storage, separating the act of uploading data from ongoing hosting costs. The protocol functions as foundational infrastructure for decentralized applications, archives, and digital media, allowing developers to anchor files directly on-chain without dependence on conventional cloud providers. It also underpins a broader ecosystem that includes smart contract execution, with overlapping use cases in areas such as AI data permanence and decentralized physical infrastructure. The project is associated with venture firms including Coinbase Ventures, Multicoin Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, and Blockchain Capital.
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Welcome to the future of data storage A new data storage blockchain protocol based on a novel proof of access consensus mechanism that creates truly permanent data storage for the first time.
Arweave (AR) is categorised as: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Smart Contract Platform, Storage.
The official Arweave site is https://arweave.org/.
Most recent Arweave coverage: "Nifty Gateway Closure Puts NFT Storage Risks in Focus" — read at /en-US/a/nifty-gateway-closure-puts-nft-storage-risks-in-focus.
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