Akave, a decentralized storage network, has officially launched Akave Cloud, the first decentralized data layer running on a dedicated Avalanche Layer-1 (L1) blockchain.
Designed to power next-generation AI, DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks), and compliance-driven SaaS platforms, Akave Cloud promises programmable, encrypted, and verifiable storage for mission-critical workloads.
Unlike traditional cloud providers, Akave transforms storage interactions—uploads, reads, and permissions—into onchain events governed by smart contracts. This design ensures tamper-proof auditability and full data sovereignty, offering a radical shift from opaque data handling to onchain verifiability without sacrificing speed or usability.
“What drew us to Avalanche was more than just the technology—it was the alignment,” said Stefaan Vervaet, CEO and Co-Founder of Akave. “Their ecosystem shares our focus on enterprise-grade infrastructure.”
Real-Time Data Handling Meets Blockchain Finality
Deployed on its own Avalanche subnet, Akave Cloud leverages Avalanche’s core strengths—EVM compatibility, sub-second finality, and customizable consensus logic—to deliver high-performance, low-latency data storage that meets the needs of AI training pipelines, analytics workflows, and globally distributed SaaS systems.
Some of Akave Cloud’s standout capabilities include:
S3-compatible API for seamless migration and drop-in integration
Client-side encryption ensuring end-to-end data ownership
Smart contract-based access controls and SLA enforcement
Programmable storage wallets that enable logic to follow data
Multi-tier architecture combining hot storage on Avalanche with cold storage extensions via Filecoin
With this architecture, Akave Cloud can offer up to 80% cost savings compared to legacy cloud services—all while maintaining transparency, verifiability, and decentralization.
Adoption Across AI and Web3 Sectors
Early adopters include companies like Intuizi, The Defiant, and Heurist.ai, all of which are integrating Akave Cloud to replace centralized storage with verifiable decentralized solutions.
Notably, Akave is the first decentralized storage provider to integrate with Snowflake, enabling data teams to continue using familiar analytical tools while benefiting from onchain data provenance and control.
As a DePIN, Akave opens its infrastructure to global contributors. Individuals and organizations can earn rewards by operating storage, bandwidth, or compute nodes that support Akave’s decentralized data backbone. Additionally, participants can launch regional Avalanche L1s—sovereign data zones—customized for local compliance, data residency, and governance requirements.
The Akave roadmap includes further decentralization through community-run L1s optimized for healthcare, government, and finance sectors, all interconnected via interoperable bridges and unified audit trails.
