Irys (✧ᴗ✧)

103 reviews, 62% of them positive.62% positive · 103 reviews· Influence factor 60, above 12% of accounts

The record

From 103 activities · Apr 2026

Irys is a Layer 1 programmable datachain making data permanent, verifiable, and composable across chains and AI systems through its IrysVM. The project has raised $20 million and built a strong technical foundation with fast uploads, low costs, and developer-friendly infrastructure, earning consistent praise for its innovation in data storage and active community. However, it faces serious credibility issues: a major sybil attack saw 897 interconnected wallets claim ~20% of the airdrop supply, testnet and Galxe participants reported receiving no rewards despite months of participation, and critics allege non-transparent token distribution, unfulfilled promises, and a hard fork of Arweave's codebase without clear community communication—leading many to characterize it as a cash grab or potential rug.

What people say

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“Irys is going to make data make sense again”digging through irys docs you start seeing the whole idea - make literally any chain faster (in theory), and it kinda goes hard nobody wants to sell half a kingdom just to send $1 to a friend, so the way irys handles ledgers + temp storage might actually work out and ngl, the community’s cozy as hell too, super fun to hang with really hyped to see what they cook next, feels like we’re still mega early

yankee · 1316· 1y ago10

“Something Feels Off”Many people are pretty hyped about irys, talking about its cool data tech and how the community is super welcoming. but then you see some really strong concerns about how the project handled things in the past, especially with arweave. there are serious claims about irys being non-transparent and even a "rug," which is a big deal and definitely makes you think twice.

Selvy · 1219· 1y ago · negative9

“Non va bene cosi”Ho usato ogni strumento possibile per la testnet ogni giorno ma non ho preso airdrop. senza parole

Limitless Short · 1240· 11mo ago · negative8

“bad project”this project farming community fees,team stole allocation

xxzbrt · 1199· 11mo ago · negative8

“What is Irys?”Think of Irys as a blockchain built just for data cheap, permanent, and super interactive. Instead of being an execution-first chain like Ethereum or Solana (great for running smart contracts but terrible for affordable storage), Irys flips the script. It’s a datachain (data-focused L1) where storing and using information is the main priority. On regular chains, storing even a few MBs costs a fortune because they’re optimized for code, not files. That’s why datachains like Irys exist — purpose-built for onchain storage at scale. And the best part? Storage isn’t just about archiving files; it’s programmable meaning your data can actually do things. How it works At its core, Irys acts as a coordination layer for data-heavy apps: You upload files, datasets, or media → it gets stored permanently onchain (about $2.5/GB, way cheaper than Web2 clouds). Programmable data → smart contracts can interact directly with what you upload. For example, uploading a file could trigger verification, ownership checks, or even computations. For devs → it’s plug-and-play. Irys can pair with other blockchains, letting them handle execution while Irys handles storage + provenance. Why it’s powerful Take AI for example. Models rely on huge datasets, but managing + coordinating them is a mess. Irys acts as an organizing and availability layer — making it easier for AI models to find, share, and use data. On top of that, with things like Brickroad (for curated datasets) and GAIB (for tokenized GPU compute), you’ve got an entire ecosystem forming where both data and compute are accessible onchain. Why care? When storage costs drop and curated datasets become widely available: Developers can build faster, with lower barriers. Businesses can train better AI at lower costs. Everyday users can get cheaper AI services and higher-quality outputs.

Rihea 🤍 · 1257· 1y ago8

“Thanks for nothing - yet another useless testnet”Was told there was over 1 million testnet wallets/users - sure that might be so But is that still really a reason to give nothing for testnet usage - sucks got nothing Ok maybe there was nothing explicitly about incentives but even a little would be nice Instead infofi/KAITO yapper got the cake Same with whomever they deemed worthy Testnet usage is dead and over and this Irys drop takes the cake Thanks for nothing

RainPod | ∑: 🍚 ⛓ · 1346· 11mo ago · negative10

“When I Get Old :)”Been holding out for this drop forever. Patience running low, but I’m still here, bettter be worth it when it lands. Hope!!

sercan.lit 🕯️ · 1303· 1y ago · neutral10

“Irys💚”The Irys team is building the best datachain something that has truly been missing for a long time. Even more impressive is how they’ve built a fantastic community: I was with them when it barely surpassed 10,000 members, and now it has grown to 300.000. I’m proud to be part of this journey.

Let it be💜 · 1442· 1y ago10

“Amazing Project”it's a L1 Datachain already solving real problems.

Bonke · 1249· 11mo ago7

“Forward-Thinking Project”Irys caught my attention because it’s tackling one of the biggest gaps in Web3, how data is handled and shared. The vision is clear, the community is growing, and it feels like they’re building with long-term impact in mind.

Michael · 1245· 1y ago7

“A revolutionary yet simple idea.”I first learned about Irys back in April, and I was immediately struck by the concept of programmable data. It’s so simple and yet so brilliant at the same time. I absolutely love this project’s community - incredibly talented people and a joy to interact with. Even though I’ve already earned the highest role - Shihan - I still continue contributing. stay hirys!

gen1x_eth · 1304· 1y ago7

“A friendly team, an interesting strategy, and great future potential”I have been working on the project for over six months. During this time, the team has taught me many things I had no prior experience with. Working with people, moderation, the principles of working with Discord servers, information research skills, and much more. The team is always willing to support a really cool idea, even with their busy schedule. This is one of the few projects where the community gets excellent feedback. Feedback on work with suggestions for improvement, weekly AMAs, vibe coding sessions, and much more. Instead of the usual shilling, they used a strategy involving vibecoding cult and mini-games, which attracted a lot of attention. The ecosystem is actively developing, with the business development team onboarding new customers at a rapid pace. This is evident in the number of transactions with data, which has already exceeded 600 million. I am pleased to be part of the project; it has given me a great deal, from valuable experience to new acquaintances and opportunities that I am now exploring. I am bullish. Their business model has great potential to generate excellent returns, while some other datachains focus on simple data storage. Here, it is the movement of data that generates the main revenue, and storage is very cheap. Make data chains great again. Stay hirys

retree📺 · 1248· 1y ago7

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