The first free-to-use, end to end encrypted file storage on Solana.

We're pleased to announce the launch of Chakra Drive, a new file storage solution developed as part of the Colosseum Hackathon.

This side project represents our initial foray into creating tools for a more user-centric data economy, with our core offerings still in development.

Try It Out

Main Features:

• End-to-End Encryption: Files are encrypted using Lit Protocol to ensure user privacy.
• Free to Use: Storage is powered by Irys Network and the first 10GBs are 100% free.
• Gas-Less Experience: Because the first 10GBs are free and users need only sign transactions, this is one of the only experiences on Solana that is truly gas-less. No gas top up necessary.
• Easy Sharing: Files can be publicly shared in one click and seamlessly on X using our native Blinks integration.

Why we built it

1. We believe software built on decentralized technology can be better than the competitive centralized versions.
2. We're a brand new company and building shit is our passion. Manufacturing culture is hairy - it must be felt out and discovered more than prescribed. Spending our first two weeks shipping a product to consumers is the best way to enable this journey of self-discovery.
3. We believe open-source ethos is at the core of data workloads. The practice of building in public is an important forcing function for setting long term direction.

What's Next

Chakra is on a bold mission to build a community owned data economy. Over the next 3 months, it will be more clear what we mean by this statement.

We'll be shipping products that we expect will deeply affect enterprises and consumers alike and disrupt major incumbent providers.

Follow along on the journey, as we post updates on our X.

Acknowledgements

Thank you to everyone who supported us in building Chakra Drive and bringing home third place at the Solana Radar Hackathon! Special shoutout to Lit Protocol and Irys Network for the incredible infrastructure that powers our encrypted storage solution.

We're grateful to the Solana Foundation and Solana Radar team for organizing this hackathon, and to our early users whose feedback helped shape the product. This is just the start of our journey to make decentralized storage accessible to everyone.