About
Phil Mataras is the CEO of Permanent Data Solutions (PDS)
PDS, a pioneering company building web3 apps and infrastructure that power the Arweave permaweb, a permanent decentralized internet. PDS’ suite of products include AR.IO, a transformative protocol and incentivized network of decentralized gateways that unlock seamless access to the permaweb, and ArDrive, a pay-as-you-go storage app built on Arweave that makes it easy to permanently archive, download, and share your public or private data.
Leveraging his extensive background in enterprise IT, Phil leads the development of innovative solutions that harness Aweave’s unique capabilities for secure, immutable, and censorship-resistant data storage. Under his leadership, PDS advances the utility and accessibility of the permaweb, solidifying its role in the future of data permanence.
About AR.IO
AR.IO is a transformative protocol and incentivized network of decentralized gateways that facilitate reading, writing and indexing the data on the Arweave permaweb, a permanent decentralized internet. By providing open-source protocols and modular gateways, AR.IO empowers developers and users to build, host, and access web apps, files, and vital data with unparalleled permanence and resilience. This innovation ensures that information remains immutable, universally accessible, and censorship-resistant—paving the way for a more open and enduring internet where knowledge and resources are preserved for future generations.
Phil Mataras is the CEO of Permanent Data Solutions (PDS)
