Aptos Labs and Jump Crypto have launched Shelby, a decentralized cloud storage network designed specifically for Web3 applications. The new platform combines Aptos' high-throughput blockchain technology with Jump Crypto's digital asset expertise to create what developers claim is the first enterprise-grade decentralized storage solution. 【Global cloud infrastructure market currently valued at $250 billion】
Unlike traditional cloud services, Shelby operates as a globally distributed network compatible with multiple blockchains including Ethereum and Solana. The system's engineering lead Pranav Raval emphasized its unique value proposition: "Developers maintain protocol-level control over pricing and business logic while achieving performance comparable to AWS." ——This represents a fundamental shift in cloud economics——
The timing coincides with surging demand for decentralized storage solutions, particularly for AI workloads and DePIN projects. With data center power consumption projected to double by 2030, Shelby's distributed model offers an energy-efficient alternative. The platform supports demanding use cases like video streaming and AI model training through what Raval describes as "live, contextual data activation."
Shelby enters a market dominated by AWS (32% share), Microsoft Azure (22%), and Google Cloud (11%). However, its decentralized approach addresses growing concerns about data sovereignty and centralized control. Early testing shows the network can handle 【10,000 transactions per second】 while maintaining Web3-native features like programmable storage logic.
The launch includes tools for building AI data marketplaces and DePIN applications. Interestingly, while traditional cloud providers focus on hyperscale infrastructure, Shelby's architecture enables microtransactions and granular data access control. As Web3 adoption grows, this could redefine how enterprises approach cloud storage strategies.