Centralized cloud providers have ruled the internet for decades—but what if your data didn’t have to live on someone else’s terms?In this conversation, Phil Mataras, founder of AR.IO and ex-KPMG digital architect, joins Abhishek Rajpurohit to reveal the rise of the permanent cloud built on Arweave—and why the centralized giants should be worried.We dive into:What “permanent cloud” really meansHow AR.IO’s “pay once, store forever” model worksWhy self-sovereign domains (ArNS) are the future of identityHow AR.IO resists censorship and ensures true decentralizationReal-world use cases already proving the modelDev mistakes to avoid + quick-start tips for foundersThis is more than just another Web3 pitch—it’s a blueprint for a freer, censorship-resistant internet.Timestamps: 00:41Can you briefly share your background before Web3 and what you’re building today?03:45Could you explain what Permanent Cloud is, how it works, and its economic model?08:14How is Arweave different in data storage, and who’s its closest competitor?12:55What was the ‘aha’ moment that made you switch from Web2 to Web3?17:13How does Arweave’s ‘pay once, store forever’ model work, and is it sustainable and scalable?24:34How you guys ensure tamper‑proof access while preventing abuse?28:38How does Arweave’s main system address the issue of never‑expiring domains?33:17In a permanent decentralized web, beyond brands, how does this model benefit developers ?37:10What unexpected or surprising use cases have you seen people build on Ar.io?42:39What are the biggest misconceptions about decentralized cloud storage?52:06If permanent data storage through ar.io goes mainstream, how could it change the internet?58:15What key technical mistakes should developers avoid when building on Arweave?01:01:43What tips would you give founders moving from traditional cloud to permanent storage on Ar.io?About Voice of Crypto:Voice of Crypto (VOC) was founded in 2021 with the vision to be the Voice of this ever-evolving crypto, NFT, Metaverse, and blockchain space. Over the last few months, the firm has emerged as a credible and unbiased source of crypto news and content that hits a chord with readers. 🔎Look up VOC:Website: https://voiceofcrypto.online/about-us/Telegram: https://t.me/VOCannoucement Twitter: https://twitter.com/VoiceofCrypto2Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/voic...#crypto #bestcryptotobuynow #topcrypto #btc #eth #cryptonews #cryptocurrency #passiveincome #cryptotrading #Cryptonews #pricecrash #bitcoincrash #BTC #cryptomarketcrash #cryptomarketcrashtoday #cryptocurrencynews #ethereum #ETH #eth #crash #nfts #nftart #nftgame #nftcommunity #nftcollector #cryptocrash #cryptocrashtoday #marketcrash #passiveincome #earning #bitcoin