On permanence, when permanence is a fee

Arweave promises 200 years. IPFS promises whatever you pin. A short essay on what 'on-chain forever' actually means.

HLHugo Linde·April 2026·6 min read

The full piece is being written. The artsunami Magazine ships a new editorial mix every month - drop watches, studio visits, essays on the on-chain art scene, market reports on the gallery contract, and tutorials for creators who want to ship. This line-up rotates automatically on the 1st of every month, so come back when this article goes live.

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