Akave at ETHDenver: Powering the New Data Layer for AI & DePIN

ETHDenver 2025 was truly a whirlwind experience for the Akave team. From DePIN Day to AiFi Summit, panel discussions to hands-on conversations, we showed up in full force, connected with the community, and pushed the boundaries of AI, DePIN, and decentralized data infrastructure. 

The Defiant

We kicked things off at the Decentralized Media Summit, where Camila Russo, the founder of The Defiant, announced they will be storing their entire archives on Filecoin using Akave – a significant milestone ensuring their content will remain immutable, verifiable, and secure. —This collaboration represents not just a technical achievement but a vision for how decentralized infrastructure  can safeguard vital information for generations to come.

DePIN Day: The Foundation of Better Systems

The Akave team made a strong presence at DePIN Day hosted by Fluence. This was a fantastic opportunity to meet with fellow builders making a breakthrough in DePIN projects, share insights, and showcase how decentralized infrastructure powers both AI and RWA on blockchain. Our participation reinforced our belief that DePIN is not merely a trend—it's the essential foundation for building better, more resilient systems.

Convergence of AI and DePIN

At DePIN Day, Stefaan Vervaet, our CEO and founder took part in a panel discussion that broke down why infrastructure remains the critical missing link to scaling both AI and DePIN. The message was clear: decentralized AI fundamentally needs decentralized infrastructure to reach its full potential. This convergence is happening rapidly, and we're proud to be at the forefront.

Building the Brains of Web3 at AI Agents Day

AI Agent Day saw Stefaan moderating an insightful panel that explored the key on-chain infrastructure requirements for AI agents, methods to enhance their autonomy, and the crucial need for decentralization in both data and compute. With this space evolving at breakneck speed, we emphasized the importance of staying prepared with our various decentralized storage solutions. 

The Future of Decentralized Data

At BASS Denver 2025, Stefaan joined forces with Stanford SBA in a panel discussion about the future of decentralized data and the necessary next steps in this evolving landscape. As the backbone of both AI and DePIN, decentralized data infrastructure is poised to reshape how we build and deploy technology.

AiFi Summit: Where AI Meets Blockchain

One of our biggest moments of the week came at the AiFi Summit with GAIB AI, where the Akave booth became a hub of activity. We engaged in deep discussions about the intersection of AI and DeFI, caught up with top tier AI builders, and gave out plenty of our latest Akave merch – the honey badger of data shirts and stickers were a huge hit! 

Here is the alpha: Builders were amazed at the ways Akave Cloud can help AI agents store and manage their data on-chain.

Hands-on at Filecoin Code & Corgi

Taking a step back from panels, we got hands-on at Filecoin Code & Corgi. Abhay Upadhyay, Engineer, took the stage to present Akave's latest developments and dove deep into our data security framework.. This event provided the perfect blend of technical demonstrations, casual networking, and of course, corgis.

Did you meet Blaze at Ethereum Denver?

We also debuted Blaze at Ethereum Denver. Our message was clear: Blaze rejects centralized vendor lock-in, refuses to pay egress fees, moves with speed and purpose, and challenges outdated data models. This introduction was just a glimpse of what's to come.

Final Thoughts on EthDenver 2025

From DePIN to AI to decentralized data infrastructure, ETHDenver 2025 was a huge success for the Akave team. We had the privilege of meeting top builders, engaging with the brightest minds, and connecting with future pioneers in the space—and we're just getting started.

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Akave is the unified data layer transforming how enterprises, DePIN, and AI teams handle storage, bringing data lakes on-chain with cutting-edge encryption, optimized hot storage, and seamless Filecoin integration. Designed for high-performance and cost efficiency, Akave scales beyond the cloud, offering S3 compatibility, cryptographic proofs, and enterprise-grade reliability at up to 80% savings, allowing users to manage and monetize data, setting a new standard for data ownership and control.