Irys is a Layer-1 data chain that goes beyond existing Layer-1 models and is designed specifically for AI. By combining a low-cost storage layer with a high-performance, EVM-compatible execution layer (IrysVM), Irys enables data programmability.

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

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.

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.

DataHaven is a decentralized, AI-first storage platform built as an Autonomous Verifiable Service (AVS) secured by Ethereum’s EigenLayer restaking protocol. It provides tamper-proof, censorship-resistant, and cryptographically verifiable storage—ideal for AI models, training data, and sensitive logs—to ensure full data integrity and auditability

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Botanika is a decentralized data storage network powered by its proprietary B1 hardware nodes. With patented AI-driven sharding, transmission, and data regeneration algorithms.

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.

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.

Xenea is the storage layer for the AI & DePIN era. By integrating decentralized storage with an EVM Layer 1 blockchain, it enables cross-generational data inheritance. Xenea provides next-generation Web3 infrastructure that supports data of all scales and formats.

Openmesh building a decentralized data infrastructure storing important global data without a middleman.

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

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.

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.

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.

Storacha is building next-gen decentralized data storage for a verifiable, user-owned internet. It enables programmable, serverless access—users can delegate or revoke permissions instantly—on a storage network up to 100× faster than others. This powers new use cases: AI agents autonomously sharing data, dApps sharing off-chain assets in real-time without middlemen, and DePIN networks monetizing sensor streams securely.

NuNet is a computing framework that provides globally distributed computing power and storage for decentralized networks, by connecting the owners of data and computing resources with computational processes in demand of these resources.

Protocol Labs is an open-source R&D lab that builds protocols, tools, and services to radically improve the internet. Its products include InterPlanetary File System (IPFS), a peer-to-peer hypermedia protocol; Filecoin, a cryptocurrency-operated network for file storage; libp2p, a modular networking stack with peer-to-peer protocols and transports; IPLD, a decentralized web-data model that uses cryptographic hashes; and Multiformats, a collection of self-describing formats and protocols for upgradeable systems.

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.

Serenity is a DeDaSP (Decentralized Data Survivability Protocol), a protocol to secure and preserve data in an on-chain framework for decentralized systems using biometric authentication, NFT-based recursive succession, and smart contracts to ensure seamless, long-term ownership transfer.

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. nnCrust Network has three main functions: NFT and Metaverse Metadata storage, personal file storage, and Website/dApp hosting.

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.

LBRY is a protocol for accessing and publishing digital content in a global, decentralized marketplace. It uses a public blockchain to provide a single shared index of published content, as well as content discovery and payment. Clients can use LBRY to publish, host, find, download, and pay for content — books, movies, music, or anything else that can be represented as a stream of bits.