A couple of days ago, I was complaining to a friend: "Have you guys noticed that @irys_xyz's official Twitter hasn't had any updates for a while?" My friend glanced over and said, "Maybe they're planning something big." And then, lo and behold, there have been continuous updates these past few days, and I couldn't sit still—I can clearly sense that something significant is about to happen! I casually checked the rankings, and oh my, I don't even know where I stand anymore. With so many people writing about it now, it seems I need to step up my game. Actually, I first learned about Irys because of its mini-game—something like Snake. I thought it was interesting, and as I played, I dug deeper. I found that it’s genuinely worth spending time researching; the project's solid strength is no joke. They raised 20 million in three rounds of financing, with star institutions like Framework Ventures and Arweave backing them up, which is at least very reliable. The Chinese official Twitter @cn_irys_xyz is also quite active, often hosting online events, with lots of interaction and quick responses, showing they know what users want, which adds a lot of points. Moreover, the founder recently dropped some hints that the TGE should be coming soon, so everyone can start preparing. The most crucial part is that it addresses the frustration we used to feel with Web2. Previously, all data was stored on platforms, and whether we could keep or modify it depended entirely on the platform's mood; now, Irys uses on-chain methods, allowing us to truly become the masters of our data: we decide how long to store it, each piece of data has a unique identifier, and we can check its authenticity anytime without relying on the platform's endorsement. Don’t underestimate it just for "storing things"; it’s essentially helping you reclaim "data sovereignty." Transforming data from being a platform's accessory into your own asset is the real difference between Web3 and Web2. It’s also quite practical to use: NFT creators store metadata + images, buyers can feel secure; Gamers store high scores and replays, switching servers without losing progress; AI companies store traceable training data; Businesses store audit logs and legal documents for easy access. Recently, the integration with Linea has been smooth, allowing projects on L2 to use ETH for data storage. If you want to cross-chain NFTs, save on gas, and store permanently, it’s even more convenient now. Corporate privacy and encrypted data are also not an issue, so many ecosystems are eager to collaborate with it. Of course, in the short term, they need to refine these aspects: storage costs, how to recover and compensate if attacked, and establishing an audit system, so that ordinary users and businesses will dare to entrust important things to them. In summary, I think Irys is on the right track and is doing things earnestly. If you're looking to seize Web3 data opportunities or long-term projects, feel free to keep an eye on it with me.