Arweave Permanent Storage
Permanent data storage network where uploaders pay once into an endowment that funds miners over time.
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Arweave key facts
| Category | Decentralized storage |
|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, CLI, SDK |
| Pricing | One-time upfront payment in AR to a storage endowment, priced for 20 replicas over 200 years |
| Token | AR |
| Open source | GPL-2.0 |
What is Arweave?
Arweave is a decentralized network for permanent data storage. Per its lightpaper, uploaders make a one-time upfront payment in AR to a storage endowment, priced to cover 20 replicas for 200 years at present costs, and miners are paid from that endowment as they prove replication.
Arweave usage
From DefiLlama (fees users paid), updated Sep 26, 2026.
Arweave pros and cons
- Pay once, no recurring storage bills
- Price model targets 20 replicas for 200 years
- Node software is open source under GPL-2.0
- Payment is settled in AR, so the dollar cost moves with the token
- The upfront price assumes storage costs keep declining over time, per the lightpaper
Arweave FAQ
What is Arweave?
Arweave is a decentralized network for permanent data storage. Per its lightpaper, uploaders make a one-time upfront payment in AR to a storage endowment, priced to cover 20 replicas for 200 years at present costs, and miners are paid from that endowment as they prove replication.
How much does Arweave cost?
One-time upfront payment in AR to a storage endowment, priced for 20 replicas over 200 years, according to Arweave’s own page (checked Sep 26, 2026).
How much do users pay Arweave in fees?
$53,332 over the last 30 days, according to DefiLlama on Sep 26, 2026.
Sources
How this page works
Sources: Arweave: official site, Arweave: Lightpaper, Arweave: GitHub ArweaveTeam/arweave. Data as of Sep 26, 2026.
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