AR.IO Network

Built on a decentralized architecture, AR.IO Network (ARIO) is a permanent cloud storage solution designed to safeguard critical data from ransomware attacks, outages, and dependency failures. By removing single points of attack and dependence, AR.IO ensures constant access and preserves data exactly as it was written. This approach makes AR.IO the strongest backup for critical data.

The technology behind AR.IO is based on a three-layer architecture: storage (Arweave), compute (AO), and access (ar.io gateways, Wayfinder, ArNS). The storage layer uses Arweave's content-addressed model with Merkle proofs, funded by a sustainable Endowment model. This design ensures data permanence for over 200 years, making AR.IO an attractive solution for institutions and enterprises that require long-term data preservation.

AR.IO is used by various entities, including Meta, which selected permanent storage to ensure that NFT media and metadata created on the platform would remain accessible, verifiable, and intact over time. The network provides a range of services, including content delivery, name resolution, data indexing, and upload processing. AR.IO's global gateway network ensures that data is available from any location worldwide, making it an ideal solution for developers, startups, and enterprises.

The AR.IO Network has secured billions of data items across hundreds of active nodes, with 650+ global access points, 875K+ active users, and 20 billion+ total files stored. The network's growth and adoption are a testament to its value proposition as a decentralized, permanent cloud storage solution. As the demand for secure and reliable data storage continues to grow, AR.IO is well-positioned to meet this need, providing a robust and scalable infrastructure for critical data preservation.

AR.IO's token ecosystem is supported by the ar.io Foundation, a Netherlands-based non-profit organization that focuses on stewardship rather than control. The foundation works to ensure the network remains secure, resilient, and accessible, supporting the ecosystem through grants, investments, core software development, education, outreach, and partnerships.