Investing in Arweave

PRESERVING DATA PERMANENTLY ON A DECENTRALIZED WEB

As the digital world continues to expand, the need for permanent, immutable data storage becomes increasingly critical. Arweave is at the forefront of this innovation, offering a decentralized storage protocol that ensures data is preserved forever on the blockchain. This breakthrough addresses the challenges of data permanence and accessibility, providing a reliable infrastructure for Web3, digital archives, and more.

WHY WE INVESTED IN ARWEAVE

Arweave is transforming the way data is stored and accessed on the internet by introducing a blockchain-based protocol that enables permanent, low-cost data storage. Unlike traditional cloud storage solutions, where data is stored on centralized servers and is subject to deletion or alteration, Arweave’s “permaweb” ensures that data remains accessible and unchangeable for as long as the network exists.

The core innovation of Arweave is its Blockweave technology, a blockchain-like structure that supports permanent data storage by incentivizing storage providers with its native AR token. This model ensures that data is not only stored but also distributed across a decentralized network, making it resistant to censorship and loss.

Arweave’s use cases are vast and varied, ranging from hosting decentralized applications (dApps) to preserving critical documents and archives. Its protocol is particularly well-suited for projects that require data to be accessible for decades, if not centuries, making it a cornerstone technology for the future of digital permanence.

Key team members:

• Sam Williams – Co-Founder & CEO
  Sam’s background in decentralized systems and his vision for a permanently accessible internet have driven Arweave’s mission to revolutionize data storage.

• William Jones – Co-Founder & CTO
  With a deep expertise in distributed computing and blockchain technology, William is instrumental in developing and scaling Arweave’s infrastructure.

Arweave secured $8.3 million in a Series A funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), with participation from Union Square Ventures, Coinbase Ventures, and Multicoin Capital and have raised a total of $20.91M. The funds are being used to expand the Arweave ecosystem, enhance the protocol’s capabilities, and support the growing community of developers and users building on the permaweb.

We are excited to back Arweave as they lead the charge in creating a permanent and decentralized storage solution for the internet. With its innovative technology and strong team, Arweave is well-positioned to become the backbone of the future Web3, preserving data for generations to come.

For more information about Arweave and potential opportunities, visit the Arweave website.