ArDrive Introduction

As we have looked at Arweave in the last lesson a natural question arises, how do we get our data onto Arweave’s permanent data network?

Well, Arweave is not easy to get your data onto and that is why ArDrive was created – to allow individuals and organizations to get their most important files and web pages onto the Arweave Network and take advantage of permanent data storage.

And with any online storage application you are accustomed to being able to manage and file your documents into a system that you like with a degree of privacy - this is what ArDrive does for Arweave. It organizes it!

ArDrive brings the following to the Arweave network:

• Privacy - encrypted private files that only you can access
• Ease of use - if you are a computer developer you can probably get your files on the Arweave Network, but for the rest of us we need some help
• Filing System - Catalogue and organize your permanent files into drives and folders so you can find and manage them
• Sharing - share your private files with only those you choose; or setup drives to easily share with the world
• Metadata fields - add in custom metadata to your files so you categorize them and prove ownership. This is very useful for digital goods such as NFTs.