Akave, a leading innovator in decentralized storage, has officially launched Akave Cloud, marking the debut of the first decentralized data layer built on a dedicated Avalanche Layer 1 (L1) blockchain. With this breakthrough, Akave is redefining data infrastructure by offering encrypted, programmable, and verifiable storage designed specifically for the rigorous demands of decentralized AI, DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks), and compliance-oriented SaaS solutions.
Unlike conventional cloud platforms, Akave ensures that all actions—including uploads, reads, and permission changes—are anchored to smart contracts, enabling immutable, on-chain records and tamper-proof audit trails. This approach empowers users with full data ownership and transparency without compromising on performance.
Trusted by Innovators, Integrated with Enterprise Tools
Already adopted by pioneering teams such as Intuizi, The Defiant, and Heurist.ai, Akave Cloud is also the first decentralized storage platform to integrate with Snowflake, a major analytics provider. This integration bridges the gap between traditional analytics tools and next-gen decentralized infrastructure.
Stefaan Vervaet, Akave’s CEO and Co-Founder, emphasized the alignment with Avalanche:
“What drew us to Avalanche was more than just the technology—it was the alignment. Their ecosystem shares our focus on enterprise-grade infrastructure.”
Developers and enterprises can now explore and adopt the platform at akave.cloud, which is fully operational and open for use.
Built on Avalanche: High-Speed, Customizable, and Scalable
Akave Cloud runs on a dedicated Avalanche L1, benefiting from the blockchain’s key strengths—EVM compatibility, sub-second transaction finality, and customizable chain logic. These features are essential for real-time, data-heavy applications that demand speed and reliability.
Its core capabilities include:
- S3-compatible API for effortless integration
- Client-side encryption ensuring end-to-end data security
- Smart contract-based access controls and SLAs
- Programmable storage wallets, allowing logic to follow the data
- A multi-tiered system blending a fast Avalanche-based hot tier with Filecoin-powered cold storage
This architecture makes it possible to drastically cut costs—up to 80% savings compared to traditional cloud services—while still offering on-chain transparency and control. For ease of adoption, Akave also provides hosted deployment options, minimizing infrastructure burdens for businesses.
A New Way to Participate in Data Infrastructure
As part of the DePIN ecosystem, Akave is championing a participatory infrastructure model. Individuals and organizations can contribute bandwidth, compute, or storage to the network and earn rewards. Node operators play a key role in ensuring uptime, and enterprises can deploy regional Avalanche L1s tailored to specific governance or compliance needs.
Looking ahead, Akave envisions “sovereign data zones”—community-managed Avalanche L1s customized to meet local regulatory frameworks. These zones will be fully interoperable and auditable, supporting a globally connected yet locally compliant storage network.
Akave Cloud is now live, setting a new standard for decentralized storage by combining enterprise-grade performance, strong encryption, and participatory infrastructure—all on Avalanche’s powerful blockchain foundation.
