New York, US, February 20th, 2025,
Chainwire
AR.IO is launching the mainnet of the world’s
first permanent cloud network, a core infrastructure layer for the
Arweave blockchain and AO Super Computer. This decentralized,
blockchain-powered network will allow users to upload and access
permanently stored data, applications, and domain names.
The AR.IO mainnet launch follows a period of rapid adoption,
with over 1 million monthly active users relying on AR.IO gateways
to read, write, and query data. Its use cases are growing across
industries like dApp hosting, blockchain archival, Web3 gaming, and
cloud storage to name a few. Most recently, AR.IO has helped to
address some of the most pressing challenges in AI development,
including content provenance, immutable model storage, and
transparent LLM training practices.
Because AR.IO is built on Arweave’s unique “pay once, store
forever” model, all data, applications, and content hosted on the
network are permanent and censorship-resistant. Unlike traditional
cloud providers, users never face unexpected data loss or service
interruptions. Their content remains accessible indefinitely,
without reliance on centralized entities prone to outages, data
leaks, or de-platforming.
Commenting on the mainnet launch, Phil Mataras,
Founder and CEO of AR.IO, says: “The AR.IO Mainnet is more
than just the culmination of four years of building on Arweave and
getting permanent storage into the hands of everyone. It's the
start of a sustainable foundation for an internet that never loses
its integrity.”
AR.IO’s unique feature innovations include:
- Permanent, accessible data - Tamper-proof,
subscription-free storage on Arweave with fast,
location-independent access, ensuring data remains available
indefinitely.
- Permissionless incentives - Open,
protocol-driven rewards for network participants, fostering a
sustainable and self-sufficient decentralized ecosystem.
- Decentralized hosting - Reliable,
censorship-resistant infrastructure for permanent apps, websites,
and interactive platforms, eliminating dependence on traditional
hosting services.
- Arweave Name System (ArNS) - Permanent,
non-expiring smart domains that easily integrate with dApps,
websites, and digital identities, giving a friendly name for your
wallet or transaction data while removing the need for centralized
registrars.
- Built for developers - Interoperable,
open-source infrastructure that integrates across Web3 ecosystems,
making it easy to build, deploy, and scale decentralized
applications.
With mainnet comes the token generation event for $ARIO, the
utility token that fuels the AR.IO ecosystem. $ARIO powers staking,
network rewards, and incentives for participants who operate or
delegate to gateways.
Beyond securing the network, $ARIO enables users to purchase and
manage ArNS smart domains, providing a permanent, blockchain-native
identity for apps, data, and digital ownership.
The AR.IO mainnet launch introduces a new phase for
decentralized cloud infrastructure, redefining how data,
applications, and identities persist on the web, permanently.
About AR.IO
AR.IO is the first permanent cloud network,
providing decentralized, censorship-resistant access to data,
storage, and domains. Built on Arweave, AR.IO ensures information
and applications remain universally accessible, tamper-proof, and
free from centralized control. Its incentivized gateway network
enhances reliability, while self-sovereign, permanent domains
eliminate renewals and offer true digital ownership. AR.IO
envisions an internet that is resilient, equitable, and neutral,
where businesses, creators, individuals, and society as a whole are
empowered to thrive.
To learn more about AR.IO users can visit https://ar.io/
and follow @ar_io_network on X
Contact
Rebecca Jones
Block3
PR
rebecca@block3.pr
