# Arweave

> Permanent information storage.

Arweave is a decentralized storage protocol that provides permanent, scalable, and low-cost data storage solutions using blockchain technology.

Arweave is a blockchain-based storage protocol designed to offer permanent and cost-effective data storage. It enables users to store information and files indefinitely, ensuring data remains accessible without the risk of loss or alteration. Arweave's technology leverages a decentralized network of storage nodes, providing a scalable solution for applications needing long-term data retention. The platform supports various use cases, including archiving websites, storing digital assets, and maintaining immutable records.

- Type: Project
- Sector: Infrastructure
- Status: Active
- Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/Arweave

## Products

- [Arweave Protocol](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Arweave): Arweave is a decentralized storage protocol that allows data to be stored permanently on the blockchain. It offers a secure and tamper-proof way to archive information, making it accessible and preserved over time without the need for centralized control. (Decentralized File Storage, Live, Main Product)
- [Arweave Web Wallet](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Arweave): Arweave Web Wallet is a browser-based application that allows users to manage AR tokens, create wallet keypairs, and interact with the Arweave network through a simple interface supporting both keyfile and passphrase recovery methods. (Wallet, Live)

## Assets

- [Arweave (AR)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Arweave): AR is the native token of the Arweave network. It is used to pay for permanent data storage and to reward miners. The network relies on a "blockweave" structure, a variation of blockchain technology that enforces permanent data recall by requiring miners to prove access to historical data to add new blocks. (Utility)

## Links

- [Main](https://www.arweave.org)
- [Documentation](https://docs.arweave.org)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/arweaveteam/arweave-org)
- [Twitter / X](https://x.com/ArweaveTeam)
- [Twitter / X](https://x.com/ArweaveEco)
- [Telegram](https://t.me/arweave)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/ArweaveTeam)

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## Optional

- [TGS Field Descriptions](https://github.com/The-Grid-Data/workspace-public/blob/main/references/tgs-field-descriptions.md): Schema field definitions for The Grid's data model
- [TGS JSON Structure](https://github.com/The-Grid-Data/workspace-public/blob/main/references/tgs-json-structure.md): Data model structure and relationships
- [Product Type Definitions](https://github.com/The-Grid-Data/workspace-public/blob/main/references/product-type-definitions.md): Definitions for each product type
- [Product Type Classification](https://github.com/The-Grid-Data/workspace-public/blob/main/references/product-type-classification.md): Guide for classifying products into types
- [Grid MCP Guide](https://github.com/The-Grid-Data/workspace-public/blob/main/grid-search/skills/grid-query/references/grid-mcp-guide.md): How to query The Grid programmatically via MCP