Our Story
ArDrive began in 2020 as a small project on the Arweave blockchain—a simple idea with big consequences: what if cloud storage didn’t come with monthly fees, centralized control, or an expiration date? What if it was yours and lasted forever, always?
That idea became both a mission and a movement.
Since then, we’ve grown from a small tool into a permanent storage platform used by creators, researchers, developers, and everyday people around the world. We’ve been part of the Arweave ecosystem from its early days, built open source infrastructure, and kept growing with the support of backers like Blockchain Capital, Ryze Labs, and Forward Research, all while staying true to our mission.
Our Mission
To get permanent storage in the hands of everyone.
It’s that simple. Your digital life shouldn't depend on someone else's server bill, subscription model, or terms of service.
What We Believe
Data should last.
Not for a month. Not for a year. Indefinitely.
Privacy is non-negotiable.
Only you can access your private files. That’s how it should be.
Ownership is power.
You don’t rent storage, you own it. Your keys, your files, your identity, forever with a platform built in the open, by and for the community.
Digital speech must be protected.
Everyone should be free to store and share information without fear of censorship or deletion.
Provenance matters.
Every upload is timestamped and permanent, so you can prove where your data came from—and that it’s never been changed.
Built with the Community
ArDrive is developed by Permanent Data Solutions, but it’s shaped by a global community of contributors, builders, and believers in open, sovereign infrastructure.
Everything we build is open source. We invite anyone to explore, contribute, fork, and remix. We believe the best software is built in the open and collaboratively.
A New Kind of Cloud
ArDrive isn’t just another Dropbox alternative. It’s part of a larger shift toward a more permanent cloud, one that’s censorship-resistant, user-owned, and universally accessible.
We’re building the tools to make permanence accessible, affordable, and intuitive, so no one has to rely on platforms that forget, fail, or vanish.
Join us in building a future that remembers.
Our Story
ArDrive began in 2020 as a small project on the Arweave blockchain—a simple idea with big consequences: what if cloud storage didn’t come with monthly fees, centralized control, or an expiration date? What if it was yours and lasted forever, always?
That idea became both a mission and a movement.
Since then, we’ve grown from a small tool into a permanent storage platform used by creators, researchers, developers, and everyday people around the world. We’ve been part of the Arweave ecosystem from its early days, built open source infrastructure, and kept growing with the support of backers like Blockchain Capital, Ryze Labs, and Forward Research, all while staying true to our mission.
Our Mission
To get permanent storage in the hands of everyone.
It’s that simple. Your digital life shouldn't depend on someone else's server bill, subscription model, or terms of service.
What We Believe
Data should last.
Not for a month. Not for a year. Indefinitely.
Privacy is non-negotiable.
Only you can access your private files. That’s how it should be.
Ownership is power.
You don’t rent storage, you own it. Your keys, your files, your identity, forever with a platform built in the open, by and for the community.
Digital speech must be protected.
Everyone should be free to store and share information without fear of censorship or deletion.
Provenance matters.
Every upload is timestamped and permanent, so you can prove where your data came from—and that it’s never been changed.
Built with the Community
ArDrive is developed by Permanent Data Solutions, but it’s shaped by a global community of contributors, builders, and believers in open, sovereign infrastructure.
Everything we build is open source. We invite anyone to explore, contribute, fork, and remix. We believe the best software is built in the open and collaboratively.
A New Kind of Cloud
ArDrive isn’t just another Dropbox alternative. It’s part of a larger shift toward a more permanent cloud, one that’s censorship-resistant, user-owned, and universally accessible.
We’re building the tools to make permanence accessible, affordable, and intuitive, so no one has to rely on platforms that forget, fail, or vanish.
Join us in building a future that remembers.