Introducing Data as
A First‑Class Citizen
Within Web3

A universal, cost efficient data layer where you control your data on Ethereum

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Queryable
Time‑scoped
Verifiable
Trustless by default
Ethereum‑aligned

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Dec 15, 2025

Ideas that BUIDL: Why MentorGraph Won at Sub0 Argentina

At Sub0 Argentina, Arkiv ran a hackathon with 32 submissions from around 150 hackers. MentorGraph emerged victorious with their on-chain, p2p mentorship and trust-graph layer built on Arkiv.

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[ Why arkiv ]

Current State of Data

Web2 is convenient—until lock‑in, outages, or policy changes

Web3 is trustworthy—but painful for data (rigid, slow, costly)

Having to choose between “Convenience” or “Control”

With Arkiv

Queryable by design. CRUD + indexes, not ad‑hoc indexers.

Time‑scoped. Pay by bytes × lifetime; auto‑prune on configurable dates.

Deterministic & verifiable. Same query → same answer.

[ How it Works ]

Quickstart Litepaper

DB‑Chains

Database experience with Web3 guarantees
CRUD and queries via RPC
Programmable expiration time
GLM token for gas fees

Arkiv Chain

Coordination and registry for DB‑Chains
Multi‑token gas logic (initially GLM and ETH)
Anchors L3s states
Based on OP Stack

Ethereum

Final security & verifiability

[ Blog ]

Dec 15, 2025

Ideas that BUIDL: Why MentorGraph Won at Sub0 Argentina

At Sub0 Argentina, Arkiv ran a hackathon with 32 submissions from around 150 hackers. MentorGraph emerged victorious with their on-chain, p2p mentorship and trust-graph layer built on Arkiv.

Oct 20, 2025

2026: The Tipping Point for Data Autonomy - The Arkiv View

Every business, community, and organisation relies on digital data infrastructure. Yet the foundations remain surprisingly centralised. Now is the time to overhaul our approach to data.

Oct 7, 2025

From Golem DB to Arkiv: The Next Evolution of Data

An elephant is still an elephant, even if you put it in sheep's clothing. And data is still data, whether you're a Web2 or Web3 organisation trying to manage it.

[ GLM — Tokenomics ]

Fees

Data writes and management are designed to be paid via Arkiv with GLM at the core.

Multi‑token support

Arkiv supports multi‑token gas logic at L2 while keeping GLM central to the system's economics.

Incentives

GLM ecosystem incentives align actors across the Arkiv Ecosystem.

[ Use Cases ]

Discover real-world applications built with Arkiv - from decentralized clipboards to immutable static hosting.

CopyPal

Copy/paste any content to blockchain storage with one click, powered by decentralized CopyPal application.

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ImageDB

Advanced image processing and editing with blockchain storage for permanent image preservation and versioning.

[2]

FileDB

Universal file storage middleware with chunking for Arkiv integration. Seamlessly handles large files.

[3]

WebDB Static Hosting

Immutable static hosting backed by Arkiv. Deploy websites with blockchain-verified content storage guarantees.

[4]

Arkiv Portfolio

Showcase portfolio of real applications built with Arkiv - featuring caching and blockchain storage.

[5]

[ ARKIV ]

More Examples

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TypeScript Quickstart Guide

Python Quickstart Guide

Docs

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[ FAQ ]

What is Arkiv?

Arkiv is a universal data layer for Ethereum that introduces data as a first-class citizen within web3. It provides queryable, time-scoped, and verifiable database chains.

How is Arkiv different from traditional databases?

Arkiv combines blockchain's trustless verification with database functionality. Unlike traditional databases, data in Arkiv is immutable, verifiable, and decentralized.

What are DB-Chains?

DB-Chains are specialized Layer 3 chains designed for data storage. They support CRUD operations via RPC, indexed queries, and programmable data expiration.

What is time-scoped data?

Time-scoped data means you pay for storage based on bytes × lifetime. Data can automatically expire on configurable dates, reducing long-term costs.

How do I get started with Arkiv?

Start by installing our SDK (@arkiv-network/sdk for TypeScript or @arkiv-network/sdk for Python), then follow our Getting Started guide to connect to Arkiv testnet and create your first database.

[ Emerged from Golem Ecosystem ]

Built within the Golem ecosystem, Arkiv is a data availability & management layer (L2+L3) combining the usability of Web2 with the trustlessness of Web3. Built on Ethereum.

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Introducing Data as
A First‑Class Citizen
Within Web3