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One barScore 5.3

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Irys is ranked #17 of 25 in decentralized storage services on Freedom251. It runs on Web.

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Network type: blockchain

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The record

Product: Irys describes itself as a Layer-1 programmable datachain for storing large volumes of data onchain, with flexible storage durations and verification built into the network.
Mainnet: The Irys mainnet launched on November 25, 2025.
Upload and retrieval: Anyone can upload content through uploader.irys.xyz and retrieve it through gateway.irys.xyz because the network is permissionless.
No prescreening: Irys says it does not prescreen uploaded content and accepts reports of content that violates its acceptable use policy.
Abuse response: Irys says it actions confirmed abuse reports within 24 hours.
Vulnerability reporting: Irys asks researchers to report vulnerabilities in its protocol, infrastructure, or client software by email and says it responds within two business days.
Disclosure policy: Irys says it follows coordinated disclosure with 90 days from report to public disclosure, with extensions available for complex issues.
SDK: Irys states that its open-source SDK is published under the MIT license.
Ecosystem: Irys's ecosystem directory lists projects across areas including AI, compute, trust and security, developer infrastructure, DeFi, and social platforms.
Company: The maker identifies itself as BN Labs Ltd trading as Irys, registered in England and Wales, with a registered address in London, United Kingdom.
Company number: BN Labs Ltd is listed with company number 14211627.
Support and community: Irys links to a Discord community and directs security vulnerability reports to [email protected].
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom

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Sources

irys.xyz· checked 4 Oct 2026
irys.xyz/security· checked 4 Oct 2026
irys.xyz/ecosystem· checked 4 Oct 2026
irys.xyz/terms· checked 4 Oct 2026