The Autonomys Network — the foundation layer for AI3.0 — is a dedicated Layer-1 blockchain that utilizes a novel storage-based consensus mechanism called Proof-of-Archival-Storage (PoAS) and encompasses high-throughput permanent distributed storage, data availability and access, and modular execution. The Autonomys' protocol is optimized to support high-throughput, low-latency decentralized applications, including those in AI, agentic systems, and modular computation. By providing a permanent, trustless data availability layer at the consensus level, it enables new classes of decentralized applications that require continuous, immutable, and scalable access to historical data.
