Autonomys, a blockchain AI infrastructure, has noted that BlackRock's 2026 thematic outlook report emphasizes a convergence of artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, and tokenization at an infrastructure bottleneck. According to Foresight News, the report suggests that scalable and energy-efficient data infrastructure is crucial, rather than focusing on applications or narratives.
Autonomys Network has been designed to address this pivotal point. It operates as a native storage Layer-1 network based on the Subspace protocol, with a focus on permanent, encryptable, verifiable, and globally scalable decentralized storage. The core innovation of Autonomys, known as Proof of Archival Storage (PoAS), anchors consensus security in the historical data of storage, rather than relying on computational power or staked capital. This approach positions storage itself as a scarce and valuable resource for ensuring network security.