In the blockchain space, we have seen too many keywords like 'L1', 'AI', and 'storage', but combining these three and trying to fundamentally change the data infrastructure landscape, @CESS_Storage is one of the few projects that is truly pushing forward.
What is CESS
In simple terms, CESS is a Web3 project that integrates L1 public blockchain, decentralized storage, and AI infrastructure. But it is not just about 'doing storage'; it aims to redefine data ownership, monetization, and circulation methods, building a data network that truly belongs to users, developers, and AI organizations.
They have a vivid metaphor: CESS is the 'anti-entropy engine' — this term comes from physics, meaning to resist chaos and create order. In the data world, it transforms chaotic, dormant data assets into valuable, collaborative engines that can drive AI and RWA applications.
What gives CESS the courage to think and act? Relying on these few 'brushes':
1⃣ Data truly belongs to you There is a mechanism called MDRC that can prove this data is yours, with on-chain certification that cannot be altered. Coupled with smart routing, where data is stored and how it is transmitted is compliant, even solving the issue of 'not being able to go abroad'.
2⃣ More storage, faster reading It is not just simple file storage but specially optimized to support massive storage and millisecond-level reading, as fast as swiping through videos. It can also automatically schedule global nodes without wasting space.
3⃣ AI can use it, privacy is not leaked AI-LINK is super practical: it allows AI models to 'learn' from your data without the data leaving your hands. For example, hospitals can train models using patient data while retaining privacy.
4⃣ Robust mechanisms, not afraid of fraud There is a verification mechanism to prevent cheating, ensuring that data is truly stored, space is genuinely provided, and the network is sufficiently decentralized and efficient.
Strength is not just talk; it has hardcore certification
Recently, in a proposal submitted to the Bahrain government titled 'Blockchain BEACON Initiative', Oracle and CESS were jointly listed as 'infrastructure candidates'. This is an international endorsement that is not easily obtained.
At the same time, CESS has passed the Level 1 certification of BMM (Blockchain Maturity Model) proposed by GBA (Government Blockchain Association), which is a blockchain evaluation framework endorsed by the UN IGF, rigorously assessing multiple dimensions from governance to privacy and security. CESS has become one of the first decentralized storage projects in the world to pass this certification.
They have also led the formulation of the IEEE P3220.02 international standard, representing that it is not just about making products but also defining industry standards.
Let the data speak
2.5 million users, over 8,200 active nodes, more than 45PB of total storage space, and over 1.1 million wallet addresses, with continuous growth. These are not just pie charts drawn on PPT, but a real infrastructure prototype that is running and expanding.
This indicates that the CESS network has achieved considerable scale and user base, with both users and resource providers voting with their feet, and the ecosystem is organically growing — this is the key.
Funding and collaboration background
Raised $8 million, with investors including renowned funds like Avenir Capital and Infinity Ventures Crypto.
The list of partners is impressive: tech giants (AWS, Intel, Tencent), blockchain projects (Polkadot, IoTeX), standard organizations (IEEE, Web3 Foundation, W3SA), and top universities like Harvard and Yale. This shows that the technical strength and vision have been recognized by multiple parties.
They are also actively participating in education and standard building, such as collaborating with the University of Brasília to train Web3 talent.
Exchange listing + Airdrop opened
$CESS has also welcomed important progress in TGE:
✅ Listed on Bitget, MEXC, KuCoin, Binance Alpha on June 26
✅ OKX Wallet supports airdrop receipts
✅ TGE has already occurred, can be followed long-term.