Aptos and Jump Crypto launch Shelby—a decentralized storage network challenging AWS and Google Cloud with AI-ready speed and blockchain control.
Aptos Labs and Jump Crypto have launched Shelby, a decentralized, cloud-based storage network built for Web3 and AI workloads. Designed to rival AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, Shelby offers chain-agnostic support for Ethereum, Solana, and more. It provides developers fast, remote access with control over pricing and business logic at the protocol level. With rising global demand for data storage—driven by AI and DePIN applications—Shelby aims to empower faster AI model training and real-time data streaming. Aptos positions Shelby as a high-performance alternative amid surging data center energy needs.
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