Arweave keeps your digital legacy online for centuries—without ongoing upkeep.
Instead of renting space from a single cloud provider, Arweave uses a decentralized storage network. Contributors pay once, and the network commits to store that data permanently. DAL builds on top with encryption, collaboration, and guided storytelling so your archives feel human.
Why Arweave is different from a traditional cloud
The Arweave protocol was built to solve link rot—the way websites and files disappear over time. These benefits make it ideal for memorials, archives, research, and any story you want to outlive you.
Permanent by design
Arweave stores your files across a decentralized network. Once your archive is published, it is redundantly replicated so it does not depend on a single company or server.
Accessible through simple links
Each archive receives an Arweave transaction ID that resolves to the same content forever, making it easy to reference in tributes, wills, or long-term projects.
Energy-efficient permanence
Arweave uses a consensus model called proof-of-access, keeping data available without the constant energy usage that traditional proof-of-work blockchains require.
Transparent pricing, paid once
You pay a one-time storage cost up front. The network invests those fees so that ongoing hosting is covered in perpetuity—no yearly surprises.
How DAL prepares your archive for Arweave
You do not need to understand blockchains to benefit from them. DAL guides you through three simple steps.
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Bundle your story
Gather photos, letters, PDFs, videos—anything that tells the narrative. DAL organizes them into a single archive ready for permanent storage.
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Secure the archive
Before publishing, choose whether to encrypt. DAL creates a shareable access token so only the people you invite can unlock the contents.
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Publish once, share forever
DAL submits the archive to Arweave, where it receives a permanent address. Share the link anywhere knowing the content will never vanish.
Security and trust baked into every archive
Arweave provides the permanent backbone. DAL layers on modern encryption and access controls so you share with confidence.
Optional end-to-end encryption
Encrypt your files in the browser before uploading. DAL issues invitation tokens that carry the decryption key only for trusted viewers.
Permanent audit trail
Each archive is cryptographically signed. Anyone can verify that what they see is exactly what you published—no edits, no tampering.
Redundant, global storage
Nodes across the world store shards of your archive. If one disappears, the rest keep serving it, ensuring uptime for generations.
Arweave for everyday storytellers
Our team handles the technical heavy lifting. Here are the essentials you may want to share with family, clients, or collaborators.
Is Arweave like a normal cloud drive?
Cloud drives lease storage from a single provider and can delete files if subscriptions lapse. Arweave is a decentralized network that permanently stores data without ongoing subscriptions.
Can I remove something after it is on Arweave?
Arweave is intentionally immutable. If you need private or revocable sharing, keep the archive encrypted and control access via DAL invitation tokens.
How large can an archive be?
Arweave accepts very large uploads by bundling data or chunking it. DAL handles this process automatically, whether you are storing a single PDF or a multimedia memorial.
What if Arweave ever shuts down?
Because the network is made up of independent nodes spread around the world, there is no central company to shut down. Anyone can join and keep hosting the data set.
Ready to safeguard a story for the long term?
Start a DAL archive today, invite contributors, and publish to Arweave with encrypted access links for the people who matter.