Arweave
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Arweave is a decentralized permanent storage protocol—pay once
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| 1h | 24h | 7d | 30d | 60d | 90d |
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| 0.07% | 0.11% | 7.88% | 52.61% | 130.53% | 11.58% |
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| # | Exchange | Pair | Price | +2% depth | -2% depth | Volume (24h) | volume % |
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| 1 | HHTXCEX | AR/USDT | $3.4 | $653 | $8,393 | $4,036,392 | 54.59% |
| 2 | OOKXCEX | AR/USDT | $3.39 | $23,808 | $61,265 | $1,152,977 | 15.59% |
| 3 | KKuCoinCEX | AR/USDT | $3.39 | $17,793 | $45,294 | $550,497 | 7.45% |
| 4 | BBybitCEX | AR/USDT | $3.4 | $21,165 | $34,750 | $542,564 | 7.34% |
| 5 | BBingXCEX | AR/USDT | $3.39 | $5,471 | $11,492 | $516,153 | 6.98% |
| 6 | BBitgetCEX | AR/USDT | $3.39 | $93,748 | $152,494 | $216,999 | 2.93% |
| 7 | PPhemexCEX | AR/USDT | $3.39 | $1,596 | $1,665 | $121,840 | 1.65% |
| 8 | AR/USD | $3.39 | $1,647 | $1,206 | $62,297 | 0.84% | |
| 9 | BBithumbCEX | AR/KRW | $3.44 | $2,311 | $3,219 | $45,112 | 0.61% |
| 10 | AR/USDT | $3.35 | $79 | $118 | $16,850 | 0.23% |
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About Arweave
Arweave is a decentralized data storage protocol that enables permanent, one-time-payment data storage. Unlike traditional cloud services that charge recurring fees, Arweave requires a single upfront payment to store data indefinitely, leveraging a token-based endowment mechanism to sustain long-term storage costs.
Its core value proposition lies in immutability and permanence. Data stored on Arweave cannot be altered or deleted by any single party, making it suitable for archiving critical information, preserving public records, and hosting censorship-resistant content. The protocol's unique blockweave structure and consensus mechanism allow efficient verification of data replication across the network.
Arweave addresses the market pain point of ongoing storage costs and data fragility. Traditional storage solutions suffer from recurring fees, potential data loss, and vulnerability to censorship. Arweave solves these by offering permanent storage with a single payment, ensuring data remains accessible indefinitely.
In the past six months (2026-02-28 to 2026-08-29), Arweave has focused on expanding its ecosystem integrations and improving network efficiency. The AO computing layer, built on Arweave, has continued development, aiming to provide a decentralized computation environment. However, the network has faced challenges with relatively low on-chain activity and limited DeFi ecosystem growth compared to other Layer 1 solutions. The token price has remained significantly below its all-time high, reflecting the gap between its technological potential and current market adoption.
Arweave's key milestones include the launch of its AO computing platform mainnet, which introduced a hyperparallel computer and a native token with a fair distribution model, allocating 36% to AR holders and 64% to growth incentives. Additionally, Arweave loaded its genesis block data onto a lunar lander via molecular storage technology, aiming for millennia-long preservation. The AO token became transferable in February 2025, marking a significant step in its ecosystem evolution. These events underscore Arweave's commitment to permanent data storage and decentralized computation, extending beyond conventional blockchain use cases.
Sam Williams (Co-founder & CEO): Co-founded Arweave, a decentralized storage protocol. Previously worked on blockchain and distributed systems. Led the development of Arweave's core technology and ecosystem.
Sebastian Campos Groth (COO): Joined Arweave as COO in June 2019. Previously worked at Techstars as Program Manager and Investor (2017-2019), and as a consultant at Axel Springer. Holds a Master's in Public Policy from Hertie School and a Bachelor's in International Relations from UNAM.