Breaking Down Data Silos with Akave & Baselight: Store, Monetize, Control

Data shouldn’t just sit—it should work for you. That's why we're excited to announce our strategic partnership with Baselight, the leading decentralized structured data marketplace. Together, we're creating a seamless ecosystem where AI, research, and financial datasets can be easily monetized, stored, and accessed.

This collaboration creates a powerful two-way street. Akave users will be able to list, share, and sell their structured datasets on Baselight's marketplace while maintaining complete control over pricing, access, and ownership. Meanwhile, Baselight users gain direct access to Akave's globally distributed network, providing secure, resilient data storage with up to 80% cost savings compared to centralized alternatives.

Breaking Down Data Silos

Structured data is the lifeblood of AI, analytics, and research, but monetizing it has traditionally been fragmented and inefficient. Our partnership changes that.

For Akave users:

• Monetize structured datasets by easily listing AI, financial, or research data on Baselight
• Enable instant discovery so developers and businesses can find, query, and purchase your data on demand
• Stay in control with custom licensing terms, pricing, and access rules with full transparency

For Baselight users:

• Access seamless decentralized storage to securely store datasets on Akave's high-performance network
• Ensure enhanced availability without relying on centralized providers
• Optimize monetization potential through Baselight's marketplace and Akave's decentralized infrastructure
  
  

How It Works: Seamless Data Flow & Query Execution

At the core of this partnership is a fully integrated data flow, ensuring structured datasets remain secure, accessible, and query-ready in real time.

1. Data Ingestion & Cataloging
   
   • Users or crawlers add structured data to Baselight’s catalog.
   • This data is uploaded to Akave’s decentralized network and referenced through a Unique Resource Identifier (URI).
2. Automatic Updates & Versioning
   
   • New datasets and any changes to existing datasets are instantly updated within Baselight’s catalog.
3. On-Demand Query Execution
   
   • When a query is executed, Baselight retrieves the source URI and streams only the relevant parquet columns needed, directly from Akave’s storage layer.
   • This allows for efficient, decentralized query execution, eliminating the need for unnecessary data duplication.

"We essentially stream execute the query directly against the file stored in Akave, which is pretty cool." – Alfonso

This streamlined approach optimizes data retrieval, reducing latency and storage overhead while maintaining full control over dataset access and monetization.

Who Benefits Most?

AI Developers & Researchers can secure, monetize, and share the datasets that power their models.

Crypto-Native Builders & Web3 Teams gain a decentralized-first solution for both data storage and marketplace needs.

Enterprises & Data Providers unlock new revenue streams while maintaining control over distribution.

DePIN Networks can skip building custom data marketplaces—our integrated solution handles it all.

Beyond Just Storage

This partnership isn't just about where data lives—it's about unlocking its full value. Whether you're an AI researcher, data provider, or business expanding your data strategy, Akave × Baselight makes it easier, faster, and more transparent to transform data from a static asset into a powerful revenue generator.

By combining our strengths, we're not just changing how data is stored—we're revolutionizing how it's valued.

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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. 

Learn more at akave.ai.