
AR.IO is building the first permanent cloud network, a new web powered by the AR.IO Network that is permanent, permissionless, and composable. It aims to solve issues like 'link rot' by ensuring data is always accessible and immutable. The network is built on Arweave, utilizing ArNS for permanent, programmable domain names that users truly own. AR.IO also provides gateways that facilitate data hosting, domain management, and seamless querying, incentivizing operators with rewards. Their solutions cater to various use cases including decentralized AI, sites and apps, file storage, oracles and blockchain data, social platforms, and web3 gaming and NFTs. The network boasts significant stats such as millions of data items secured, global access points, and a substantial number of ArNS names purchased, indicating growing traction.

AR.IO is building the first permanent cloud network, a new web powered by the AR.IO Network that is permanent, permissionless, and composable. It aims to solve issues like 'link rot' by ensuring data is always accessible and immutable. The network is built on Arweave, utilizing ArNS for permanent, programmable domain names that users truly own. AR.IO also provides gateways that facilitate data hosting, domain management, and seamless querying, incentivizing operators with rewards. Their solutions cater to various use cases including decentralized AI, sites and apps, file storage, oracles and blockchain data, social platforms, and web3 gaming and NFTs. The network boasts significant stats such as millions of data items secured, global access points, and a substantial number of ArNS names purchased, indicating growing traction.
What they do: Operate a decentralized permanent cloud/gateway network for immutable storage on Arweave
Founded: 2020
Founder / CEO: Philip (Phil) Mataras
Funding: Seed rounds with last round Feb 26, 2022; total funding reported $18,800,000
Permanent decentralized storage, data permanence, data availability and provenance
2020
Decentralized storage / Web3 infrastructure
Crunchbase lists this Seed round and multiple participating investors
Earlier seed financing reported
“Participation from blockchain-focused investors and venture funds including Arweave, Blockchain Capital, Ryze Labs, Dorm Room Fund, SevenX Ventures, IOSG Ventures, Hypersphere Ventures, LongHash”