General FAQ

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 Irys?

Irys is the only provenance layer. It enables users to scale permanent data and precisely attribute its origin. By tracing and verifying where data comes from, Irys paves the way to incorporate accountability into all information.

What is a provenance layer?

A provenance layer acts as a ledger of record for digital information, tracking the origins and modifications of data. Data on a provenance layer must be permanent, precise, and unconstrained.

Why Bundlr has been renamed to Irys?

Bundlr has evolved into Irys, symbolizing our commitment to being a strong provenance layer and a witness for humanity. Learn more about our mission, vision, and network principles in this .

Is there a terminology page for Irys?

Yes.

What is Arweave?

Arweave enables permanent onchain data, which is a core component of strong provenance. Arweave offers a sustainable and perpetual endowment, allowing users and developers to store data for at least 200 years. With Arweave, valuable information, apps, and history are preserved indefinitely, preventing any rewriting of the past.

How does Irys work?

When you upload data to Irys, it is stamped with a millisecond-accurate timestamp, attribution, and authorship details before being passed to Arweave where it is stored permanently. For more details, see our docs.

Where should I subscribe to receive the latest news?

Please follow us on Discord (opens in a new tab) and X (Twitter) (opens in a new tab) to keep up with the latest updates and news.

Is there a public sale, airdrop, etc?

We do not have a token. Anyone claiming a presale, token airdrop, etc is presenting inaccurate information. Please follow Irys announcements on Discord (opens in a new tab) and X (Twitter) (opens in a new tab).

What tokens does Irys support?

We support 14 different tokens, covering all of the most popular ones.