Permanent Web

The permanent web, or permaweb, is a decentralized layer of the internet where data, applications, and websites are stored permanently and remain accessible through a global network of gateways.

Unlike traditional websites (Web2) that rely on centralized servers and can disappear at any time if the hosting goes down, the Permaweb ensures that all content — from uploaded files to frontend code — remains permanently online as long as the blockchain network is alive.

Comparison: Traditional Website vs. Decoy Phrase

Aspect	Traditional Website (Web2)	Decoy Phrase Website
Hosting	Hosted on centralized servers (VPS, cloud hosting)	Permanently stored on Arweave (decentralized storage)
Cost	Requires recurring payments (monthly/yearly)	One-time payment at upload, permanent afterward
Offline Risk	Can go offline if the server is down, not renewed, or hacked	Cannot be deleted, shut down, or modified by third parties
HTTP Error Pages	Needs to handle errors like 404/500 via backend logic	Errors handled at static app level; content always accessible via TxID
CDN (Content Delivery Network)	Often depends on services like Cloudflare for caching & routing	Uses AR.IO decentralized gateways (many nodes, no single point of failure)
Data Ownership	Controlled by hosting provider	Fully owned, immutable, and controlled by the wallet
File Storage	Depends on cloud services or backend infrastructure	Files are stored permanently and publicly on the Arweave blockchain
Transparency	Server activity is not always visible	All files and transactions are verifiable on-chain (e.g., via ViewBlock)
Domain	Uses traditional DNS	Uses Arweave Name System (ArNS) — cannot expire or be taken down
Encryption	Typically server-side encryption	End-to-end encryption in the user’s browser (Web Crypto API)

Why Is the Decoy Phrase Website Permanent?

Decoy Phrase leverages Arweave and AR.IO technologies, allowing all critical components of the application to be:

• Stored as permanent data on the blockchain

• Accessible forever through the decentralized AR.IO gateway network

• Deployed once and remain live indefinitely — with no recurring hosting fees

Deployment is handled using tools like ArLink, which upload the final static version of the website to Arweave and bind it to a permanent Arweave Name System (ArNS) domain.

Decoy Phrase Architecture

[ User ]
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Frontend (Next.js + Tailwind)
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Web Crypto API (In-Browser Encryption)
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Turbo SDK
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Bundling (ANS-104 Format)
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Arweave Network (Permanent Storage)
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AR.IO Gateways (Public Access)
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ArNS Domain (Permanent Web Address)

Core Components:

• Frontend: Static Next.js app hosted on Arweave

• Crypto: End-to-end encryption in the user’s browser using Web Crypto API

• Storage: Files and metadata are bundled with Turbo and uploaded to Arweave

• Deployment: Performed via ArLink

• Domain: Uses Arweave Name System (ArNS) as a permanent web address (non-expiring DNS alternative)