🚀 Akave has introduced its decentralized storage network, Akave Cloud, built on a dedicated Avalanche Layer 1 blockchain. This platform aims to support decentralized artificial intelligence (AI), decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN), and compliance-oriented software as a service (SaaS).
🔗 Unlike traditional cloud services that rely on centralized systems, Akave Cloud integrates all storage operations—uploads, reads, and permissions—directly into smart contracts. This approach ensures that every interaction is recorded on-chain, providing tamper-proof audit trails and maintaining data sovereignty without compromising performance.
🗣 Stefaan Vervaet, co-founder and CEO of Akave, emphasized the importance of their partnership with Avalanche, stating,
What drew us to Avalanche was more than just the technology — it was the alignment. Their ecosystem shares our focus on enterprise-grade infrastructure.
He further explained that by offering a decentralized storage layer with verifiable audit trails, Akave attracts DePIN networks and data-intensive applications.
📈 Akave Cloud is already being utilized by teams such as Intuizi, The Defiant, and Heuristai. Notably, it is the first decentralized storage system to integrate with Snowflake, allowing analytics teams to use familiar tools while transitioning to a decentralized infrastructure.
⚙️ Operating on its dedicated Avalanche L1, Akave Cloud benefits from Avalanche’s strengths like EVM compatibility and sub-second finality. These features are essential for real-time applications, ensuring efficient operation.