**Arweave** is the first protocol that enables *permanent* data storage. Its design allows *anyone* to preserve data forever with just a single, one-time fee.

The protocol is secured by an open and decentralized network of [**miners**](https://arwiki.wiki/#/en/arweave-mining), who store and replicate data in exchange for AR token rewards. These rewards are funded via Arweave’s **[sustainable endowment](https://arwiki.wiki/#/en/storage-endowment)**, ensuring that your data will always be available, backed by a transparent and immutable **[risk model](https://arwiki.wiki/#/en/endowment-simulation)**.

Explore the **[permaweb](https://arwiki.wiki/#/en/the-permaweb)**: an unbounded digital realm of pages and applications that exist permanently, hosted on Arweave. It is a living testament to our shared mission of building a freer internet, allowing everyone to create web apps without any form of centralized control. On the permaweb, **[history and culture are preserved](https://alex.arweave.dev/)**, **[free speech is guaranteed](https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hongkong-security-apple-daily-blockch-idCAKCN2E00JP)**, and the possibilities for what you can build are limited only by your imagination.

Arweave empowers you to unleash your creativity and launch fully decentralized applications on the permaweb with ease. Our comprehensive ecosystem of tools and services are robust, composable, and ready to be molded to fit your vision. 

Build with Arweave and be a part of shaping the future of the internet! The ArWiki, our collective knowledge base, is hosted on the permaweb itself and open to **[contributions from all](https://arwiki.wiki/#/en/ArWiki)**. We invite you to join us. Let's build a better web, together.