A lightweight, permanent JSON document database for decentralized applications, with periodic rollups to Arweave.
DB3 Network is a decentralized JSON document database designed for Web3 applications, enabling developers to store and retrieve data on blockchain technology. It ensures data permanence by periodically rolling up documents to Arweave at low cost, making it suitable for fully on-chain applications like games or social networks.
Web3 developers building fully on-chain applications such as decentralized games, social networks, or any dApp requiring permanent, owner-controlled data storage.
Developers choose DB3 Network over alternatives like MongoDB for its decentralized storage, data permanence via Arweave rollups, and owner-controlled data with cryptographic signatures, bridging traditional database functionality with blockchain-based integrity.
a Lightweight, Permanent JSON document database
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Stores JSON documents across a decentralized network, contrasting with centralized databases like MongoDB and reducing single points of failure.
Periodically rolls up data to Arweave at low cost, ensuring long-term availability and integrity for fully on-chain applications.
Every JSON document is signed by its owner, allowing only the owner to update or delete it, enhancing tamper resistance.
Supports running local Data Rollup and Data Index nodes via Docker, providing full control and data recovery options as detailed in the setup instructions.
Mainnet support is only available for Arweave, with other chains like Polygon and Zksync still in testnet or 'soon', hindering production deployment for multi-chain apps.
Requires Docker container management and node configuration, which can be cumbersome for developers without DevOps experience, as seen in the multi-step setup process.
As a newer project, the documentation and community support are still evolving, which may slow troubleshooting and adoption compared to established databases.
DB3 Network is an open-source alternative to the following products: