Akave Cloud Launches as First Decentralized Data Layer on Avalanche L1

Akave Cloud launched on July 9, becoming the first decentralized storage network on a dedicated Avalanche Layer 1 (L1) blockchain. It targets high-demand use cases like decentralized AI, DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks), and compliance-driven SaaS platforms.

The network uses Avalanche’s fast, EVM-compatible infrastructure. All storage activity—uploads, downloads, and access controls—runs through smart contracts. This ensures verifiable audit trails and removes the need for central storage providers.

Secure, Scalable, and Easy to Use

Akave encrypts all data on the client side before it leaves the user’s device. Every storage action—save, retrieve, delete—logs to the blockchain. Users get full control and on-chain proof of integrity.

It also supports an S3-compatible API, letting teams switch from AWS or other cloud tools with little to no code changes. Migration is simple using tools like Rclone.

Akave combines fast-access storage on Avalanche with cold storage on Filecoin. This setup reduces costs while keeping performance high.

Built for Business, Priced for Scale

Akave claims up to 80% savings over traditional cloud services. There are no egress fees and hosted options reduce infrastructure overhead. It offers 99.999999999% durability and 99.9% uptime—good enough for enterprise-level use.

It also integrates with Snowflake, letting analytics teams run queries with familiar tools. Through its MCP server, users can even interact with data using LLMs like ChatGPT and Claude.ai.