Irys is the Layer-1 datachain, advancing beyond the existing Layer-1 model with a design purpose-built for AI. By combining a low-cost storage layer with a high-performance, EVM-compatible execution layer (IrysVM), Irys enables data programmability.

Walrus is a decentralized storage and data availability protocol designed specifically for large binary files, or "blobs". Walrus focuses on providing a robust but affordable solution for storing unstructured content on decentralized storage nodes while ensuring high availability and reliability even in the presence of Byzantine faults.

Shelby is a standalone hot-storage network and protocol designed for continuous, high-frequency Web3 workloads. By combining a global mesh of high-performance nodes with a dedicated fiber backbone and onchain programmability, Shelby lets developers build streaming video, AI pipelines, social timelines, and DePIN applications that operate at cloud-like speed while retaining full decentralization. Launched by Aptos Labs and Jump Crypto.

As a platform providing AI computing and data infrastructure, CESS focuses on AI agent applications and frameworks, dedicated to achieving data privacy and sovereignty.

Arweave is a decentralized data storage protocol built on blockweave technology. It is developing an underlying network where data can be stored forever and accessed on its permaweb, a secondary layer where data is accessible in a human-readable manner (e.g. via web browsers). To financially incentivize data storage providers, Arweave has its own token, AR. The Arweave mainnet was launched in June 2018.

TAPEDRIVE is a Solana-native storage network that bundles data into onchain tapes and uses a novel proof-of-access mining model to secure and retrieve content.

Storj is an open-source, decentralized cloud storage layer that enables developers to build the best data protection and privacy into their applications. The STORJ token facilitates coordination between different parties within the network to transfer value at scale, in a way that is consistent with the goals of the wider network, such as immutability, security, and third-party verifiability.

Sia is a blockchain that provides decentralized cloud data storage and a peer-to-peer marketplace. It connects users who need file storage with hosts around the world who have unused hard drive capacity. Sia secures storage transactions with smart contracts, making it a more reliable and cost-effective option compared to traditional cloud providers.

MEMO is a decentralized cloud storage protocol aiming to build a reliable storage infrastructure for the Web3 era. Through the API interface built by MEMO, it is possible to interact with any mainstream public chain to store data and settle storage fees through raw currency transactions.

EthStorage is a layer 2 solution that provides programmable, dynamic storage based on Ethereum's data availability. It will greatly reduce the storage cost of storing large amounts of data on Ethereum, saving it to 1% to 0.1%. The low cost of large data storage by EthStorage can better enable a fully decentralized network in the future. It is highly integrated with EVM and is compatible with Solidity, Remix, Hardhat, and MetaMask. The team has received a research grant from the Ethereum Foundation for data availability research.

Swarm is a decentralized storage and communication platform that consists of peer-to-peer networked nodes. Its redundant architecture makes the system resilient to connectivity issues, node churn, or targeted DDOS attacks, enabling a zero-downtime service. Swarm is designed to integrate deeply with the Ethereum blockchain for domain name resolution, service payments, and content availability insurance.

DeNet is a decentralized storage protocol. Launched in 2017, DeNet offers an opportunity to utilize spare storage capacities all over the globe eliminating the need for centralized data centers. By leveraging blockchain technology, smart contracts and the core principles of Web3, the DeNet Storage Protocol offers a mutually beneficial solution for all network participants, restoring the data ownership for users.

Codex is a P2P file-storage protocol for durable data. Designed to power network state infrastructure.

Hippius is a decentralized storage subnet within the Bittensor ecosystem, providing persistent memory for AI networks. It offers blockchain-backed distributed storage services, complementing Bittensor’s machine-learning subnets with transparent, decentralized, and anonymous cloud storage.

Terminal 3 is a Hong Kong-based Web3 startup building user data infrastructure for a decentralized future. Terminal 3 leverages decentralized storage and zero-knowledge proofs to empower an equitable Web3 where user data is freely composable while remaining fully private and secure.

Crust Network is a decentralized cloud storage provider designed to realize three core values: decentralization, privacy, and assurance. It supports multiple storage-layer protocols such as IPFS, and provides instant accessible on-chain storage functions to users. Crust's technical stack is also capable of supporting data manipulation and computing. Crust Network has three main functions: NFT and Metaverse Metadata storage, personal file storage, and Website/dApp hosting.

Verida is a layer zero DePIN ecosystem that combines the performance and privacy of traditional databases with user controlled keys for complex DApps. Users are incentivized to unlock their data stored on centralized platforms. Builders access this data for new exciting use cases such as trusted storage, decentralized messaging and single sign-on. Users' private data can be used as inputs into smart contracts, enabling connectivity to multiple blockchains.

Nami Cloud is a platform providing decentralized storage integrated with Walrus. It enables users to store, manage, and access data using blockchain technology, leveraging the Sui network for transactions and smart contracts.

Mizzle is a DePIN platform redefining distributed compute and storage solutions. Its AI-based DevOps ensures unparalleled ease of use, streamlining infrastructure management for all users. Security is fortified with eBPF technology, providing real-time protection and performance monitoring. Mizzle stays ahead with advanced cryptographic techniques like Fully Homomorphic Encryption and Zero Knowledge Proofs, ensuring maximum data privacy and security.

SCP is a decentralized mesh network of independent storage providers compensated for dedicating trivial amounts of disk space to create a globally connected "datacenter". Market-based incentives tied to distributed client access remove centralized control. The product weaves together strong encryption, data sharding, cryptographic signatures and a publicly auditable blockchain to ensure the highest security and durability of customer data in a selforganizing and highly cost-competitive environment.

AR.IO operates as a global network and protocol on the Arweave decentralized storage network for the permanent storage of files, apps, webpages, and data. It features distributed gateways for access, offering fundamental Web services, with the IO token serving as both currency and incentive for network services.

Jackal is a privacy-focused cloud ecosystem that provides a fleet of decentralized products to enjoy the comfort of ultra-security, self-custody, and simplicity. Jackal is bringing fast and ultra-secure web3 cloud applications to an interchain world.

Lambda is a public blockchain with decentralized data storage technology.

Ceramic is a decentralized network for managing and processing mutable information on the open web. It combines IPFS, libp2p, blockchain, DIDs, and standards for authenticated data, enabling developers to build serverless and silo-free applications using dynamic, verifiable, decentralized data.

DeStor is a decentralized storage solution that provides scalable and verifiable enterprise-grade storage services. By seamlessly integrating Web3 technology with enterprise applications, DeStor enables data owners to easily try decentralized storage or access white-glove consulting services through an easy drag-and-drop solution.

StorX Networks is a decentralized cloud storage network, powered by XDC. StorX’s unique architecture empowers its users to store their data with absolute privacy and security. Data uploaded on StorX Network is encrypted by the user's unique passphrase, split into smaller fragments, these fragments are then replicated and distributed across autonomous storage nodes operated by individual operators spread worldwide.

Akave is a L2 storage chain, ​enabling on-chain data lakes for ​scalable and decentralized AI.

De Cloud transforms development with decentralized storage, IPFS deployment, and blockchain domains, simplifying project creation, deployment and management.

RIDO is a programmable storage protocol that redefines data in web3, construct data shared ecosystem. The data owner can define any access control function. When the function is satisfied, the relevant party obtains data access rights.When defining the data structure of a variable, users also define the variable's write function. This function serves as the only entry point for changing the data.Users can transfer and trade their ownership of data to others, promoting data finance.

Super Protocol uses the latest blockchain and Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) developments to create a universal, decentralized protocol for distributed confidential computing. It offers an alternative to traditional cloud service providers in the Web3 space, and makes it possible for everyone to contribute to the development of innovative technologies for the future Internet. Super Protocol is built as a massive ecosystem of interoperable solutions and services, including computational resources, databases, web-services, ready-to-use applications, confidential data sources, and more.