Arweave remains a differentiated niche network with active maintenance but still limited direct operating evidence
| Grade | Verdict | Score | Rank | Price | Market cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | Sound | Yellow | 62.4 / 100 | #8 of 203 | $2.50 | $164.3M |
B | Sound means: Solid but not core. Own in measured size — these are supporting positions, not the foundation.
Data as of Sep 15, 2026 — scores are re-evaluated daily and this snapshot refreshes on each site publish. The live app always shows current data.
AR is the token associated with Arweave, a blockchain-based data-storage protocol focused on permanent, low-cost, and censorship-resistant availability. The supplied profile describes a proof-of-access consensus mechanism and a model summarized as paying once for storage that remains available over time. Arweave’s purpose is to support long-term data persistence through a decentralized network rather than short-lived file hosting. The source does not define AR’s exact token functions, distribution, supply mechanics, or value-accrual design. At a high level, the network uses its blockchain and storage-focused consensus approach to coordinate durable data availability. Its distinct positioning is the focused permanent-storage proposition and its place within decentralized infrastructure. The supplied record does not establish current storage demand, application breadth, developer activity, or the scale and quality of the network’s present use.
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