A few weeks ago, Community Labs unveiled the updated Arweave Ecosystem Map, offering a comprehensive overview of this intricate network. Today, join us on an engaging journey, providing a bird’s-eye view of how these diverse domains interweave within the Arweave ecosystem.

Network of Nodes: The Foundation

At the foundation of Arweave lies Layer 0, the core, pulsating with interconnected nodes that ensure data permanence and decentralization, the cornerstones of Arweave's architecture.

Infrastructure: The Backbone

Ascending to Layer 1, we enter the realm of infrastructure. This layer serves as the ecosystem's backbone, ranging from accounts to gateways, platforms like ArConnect, Bundlr, Othent and Ar.io provide the frameworks and services that power our applications.

Tools: The Realm of Development

Moving to Layer 2, we find ourselves in the epicenter of innovation—the development realm. Here, tools are forged to shape Arweave's future. Developers craft applications and solutions like ArweaveKit, DragonDeploy, Warp and WeaveDB that harness the underlying infrastructure. It’s where creativity takes flight, driving the ecosystem forward.

Applications: The Bustling Metropolis

Continuing upward, we arrive at Layer 3, a bustling metropolis of applications where users engage with the ecosystem. Explore digital vaults like ArDrive ensuring safeguarding assets, dedicated platforms like BAZAR for showcasing these assets, vibrant social networks like Lens Protocol connecting friends, and publishing channels like Permaweb News keeping you updated with the latest buzz in Arweave.

Communities: The Hub for Learning and Collaboration

As our journey progresses, Layer 4 emerges, akin to vibrant university campuses and community centers. Here, Arweave enthusiasts can join thriving communities like Community Labs, Weavers and ArtByCity to learn, share knowledge, and actively shape Arweave's story—a hub of education and collaboration fueling ecosystem growth.

User: The Heart of Arweave

And wondering how these layers stack together? Here's a bird's eye view.

At the heart of it all, you, the user. You are the driving force propelling the Arweave ecosystem forward. Each layer explored brings us closer to a decentralized future, with your involvement and engagement critical to Arweave's ongoing evolution.

Conclusion

From Arweave's core to its bustling applications and communities, we've glimpsed the ecosystem from a bird’s eye view. But this is just the beginning. Follow us as we dive deeper into each layer in soon. Let's explore Arweave's intricacies together.

Ready to start your journey or have an idea? A great starting place to embark on your Arweave adventure is the form on communitylabs.com!