4EVERLAND: How Decentralization Cloud Platform Becomes an Important Infrastructure in Web3 Industry?

1. Overview of 4EVERLAND

1.1 Project Introduction

1.1.1 Market Background

In recent years, cloud computing has completely transformed traditional IT infrastructure. Centralized cloud computing dominates, but the decentralized model is rapidly rising, redefining industry rules in a freer, safer, and more environmentally friendly way. Compared to traditional models, decentralized cloud computing offers stronger flexibility and privacy protection advantages, becoming the direction for future development.

Decentralized cloud computing does not rely on a single super server; data is distributed and stored across global nodes. It can scale at any time and allocate resources on demand, with flexibility far exceeding traditional cloud services.

In addition, people are increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of cryptocurrency systems, especially the energy and equipment consumption of Proof of Work (PoW) systems. It is expected that by 2025, data centers will account for more than 3% of global carbon emissions. By 2040, digital data storage is expected to generate 14% of global carbon emissions, equivalent to the current carbon emission levels of the United States.

In this context, the DePIN( decentralized physical infrastructure network) has emerged. DePIN covers multiple key areas including network infrastructure, energy and the sharing economy, edge computing and distributed computing power, and decentralized storage. Through blockchain and token incentives, DePIN integrates decentralized resources into an efficient network. Projects such as Helium's wireless network, DIMO's automotive IoT, Grass's data scraping platform, and io.net's computing power platform have already demonstrated the potential of DePIN.

In recent years, DePIN projects have received significant investment, with fundraising increasing dramatically. From the third quarter of 2023 to the third quarter of 2024, the total funds raised by DePIN projects have increased nearly sevenfold. In April last year, Binance launched BNB Greenfield, marking an important milestone in the field of decentralized storage. Greenfield not only provides a core decentralized storage infrastructure for the BNB Chain ecosystem but also innovatively allows users and decentralized applications (DApp) to create, store, and trade completely autonomous data.

The entire DePIN industry currently has a market size of 90 billion USD, but 95% of the infrastructure capacity has yet to be fully utilized. In this booming sector, 4EVERLAND is emerging. It is not only a decentralized cloud computing platform but also acts as a resource aggregator for the entire DePIN track.

Unlike Filecoin( storage) or io.net( computing power) that focus on specific areas, 4EVERLAND integrates various DePIN technologies to "package" Web3 storage, computing, and network resources for customers. For example, 4EVERLAND has established a close cooperation with Arweave, allowing users to efficiently utilize Arweave's storage services through 4EVERLAND. Snapshot uses 4EVERLAND's solutions to store off-chain data on IPFS and Arweave, ensuring the verifiability and permanence of the data.

By integrating a decentralized physical infrastructure network and idle resources contributed by the community, 4EVERLAND is gradually realizing its vision: to become a bridge connecting Web2 and Web3, helping millions of Web3 applications and developers transition smoothly to decentralized architecture.

(# 1.1.2 Establishment and Development History

4EVERLAND was established in 2021 and is headquartered in Singapore, with investors including well-known institutions such as BIXIN, FENBUSHI, FBG, Mint Ventures, Arweave, and WaterDrip Capital.

4EVERLAND is a next-generation Decentralization cloud service platform that integrates storage, networking, and computing capabilities. Through innovative architectural technology and resource integration models, it provides users with efficient, secure, and scalable cloud computing services. The 4EVER Network is positioned as the hub of the DePIN ecosystem, aiming to efficiently integrate and utilize decentralized physical resources to provide infrastructure for millions of Web3 developers and applications.

Its strategic focus includes: first, deeply integrating the existing DePIN protocol to maximize resource utilization efficiency; second, connecting global idle physical resources to significantly reduce operational costs. 4EVERLAND is committed to building a decentralized cloud infrastructure for developers and enterprises, promoting a new era of sustainable cloud computing.

As an important supporter of BNB Greenfield, 4EVERLAND is deeply integrated into the BNB Chain ecosystem and has become a key player in Messari's DePIN map. It is more like the "infrastructure madman" of the DePIN ecosystem, helping global developers smoothly transition from Web2 to Web3 and leading the decentralization revolution in cloud computing.

)# 1.1.3 Important Milestones

• January 2021: 4EVERLAND project launched
• June 2021: 4EVERLAND mainnet Beta version launched
• July 2021: 4EVERLAND completed a seed round financing worth $10 million.
• March 2022: 4EVERLAND mainnet officially launched
• August 2022: 4EVERLAND is compatible with EVM networks
• May 2023: 4EVERLAND became the first unofficial storage provider for BNB Greenfield.
• August 2023: 4EVERLAND became a validator of BNB Greenfield.
• December 2023: 4EVER token officially launched on Gate and other exchanges

1.2 Data Overview

1.2.1 Project Data

4EVERLAND has developed rapidly since its independent online launch. The platform has accumulated over 3 million registered users, with daily active users ###DAU### exceeding 100,000, and monthly active users (MAU) surpassing 1 million, covering over 250,000 developers and clients. Recent data shows strong growth in metrics such as the number of independent active wallets and trading volume.

In the storage field, 4EVERLAND occupies an important position:

• BNB Greenfield: As the largest Decentralization storage provider and officially certified storage provider (SP) and validator, 4EVERLAND processes 30,000 storage transactions daily, with a nearly 180% increase in storage transaction volume over the past 7 days.
• IPFS Storage: Cumulative storage capacity of 2000 TB, ranking third.
• Arweave storage: Achieved a storage capacity of 20 TB, ranking third.

4EVERLAND has provided storage and computing services for over 250,000 applications, including well-known projects such as Snapshot, Taiko, PumpFun, Linear Finance, and RSS3. Especially with the support for Snapshot.org, 4EVERLAND has become the preferred storage solution with a 99.9% performance advantage.

In terms of ecological support, 4EVERLAND is compatible with over 10 mainstream Web3 wallets, such as MetaMask, OKX Wallet, Binance Web3 Wallet, and Coinbase Wallet, providing convenient access for users and developers.

(# 1.2.2 Social Media Data

4EVERLAND has high activity across various media channels:

• Telegram Group: Over 950,000 people, 30,000+ active users
• X: The number of followers exceeds 360,000, updates frequently
• Discord: Over 75,000, active users 2k+
• Telegram miniapp: monthly users exceed 1 million

There are over 30,000 interactions daily on Github.

) 1.3 Token Economics

4EVERLAND adopts a dual-token economic model: $4EVER as the core governance token, and $LAND as the resource token.

1.3.1 $LAND: stablecoin and resource payment unit

$LAND as a stable Token, is the main settlement tool within the ecosystem:

• Stable value pegging: 1 USD = 1,000,000 $LAND
• Resource Payment: Used to measure and account for platform resource consumption
• Flexible exchange mechanism: supports the conversion of various blockchain assets into $LAND
• Treasury Cycle: Deposited assets are converted into stablecoins for ecosystem rewards and token buybacks.
• Non-circulating: only for resource payments within the ecosystem, not traded on the secondary market.

1.3.2 $4EVER: governance and utility token

$4EVER is the core carrier of ecosystem value, with functions including:

• Node Staking and Rewards
• Value Acquisition and Buyback Mechanism
• Resource Payment
• Ecological Governance

$4EVER total supply is 10 billion pieces, distributed as follows:

• Node reward 40%
• Community Fund 15%
• Operating funds 10%
• User rewards 5%
• Token Sale 15%
• Core Team and Advisors 12%
• Initial liquidity and market-making funds 3%

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( 1.4 Technical Architecture Principles

4EVER Network is a Decentralization ecosystem that can dynamically allocate resources globally. At its core is the 4EVER DePIN aggregator, which integrates decentralized infrastructure from different fields.

Resource providers contribute computing, storage, or network capabilities to the system by running integration programs. The 4EVER protocol allocates tasks based on user needs to ensure efficient operation of resources.

The 4EVER protocol verifies the credibility of resource providers through the Proof of Stake ) mechanism, ensuring the healthy operation of the network through token staking, rewards, and penalties. Ultimately, the 4EVER protocol integrates and virtualizes all resources, providing developers with a one-stop interface.

1.4.1 Calculation Provider

4EVER Network integrates platforms such as Akash, IO.net, and Render Network, providing high-performance computing resources to meet diverse needs ranging from machine learning to virtual reality content creation.

(# 1.4.2 Storage Provider

By integrating technologies such as IPFS, Arweave, and BNB Greenfield, 4EVER Network provides efficient and stable Decentralization storage services suitable for scenarios such as scientific research, content distribution networks ) CDN ###, and blockchain applications.

1.4.3 Network Providers

4EVER Network provides stable connections and fast data transmission for applications through platforms such as Fleek, Meson Network, and Saturn, supporting applications like real-time video conferencing, online gaming, and IoT device management.

(# 1.4.4 4EVER Node

The 4EVER nodes integrate the underutilized local hardware resources of the community, directly virtualizing users' computing, storage, and network resources into the network, improving resource utilization and encouraging community participation.

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1.5 Competitors

(# 1.5.1 Filecoin

Filecoin is a decentralized storage network developed by Protocol Labs. The mainnet launched in October 2020, and in 2023 it introduced virtual machine support for smart contracts. Filecoin focuses on storage services, while 4EVERLAND provides a more comprehensive cloud service solution.

)# 1.5.2 Storj

Storj was established in 2014, providing secure and economical cloud storage by utilizing idle hard drive space globally. In 2020, it introduced a bridging protocol to enhance interoperability with blockchain. The main innovation of Storj is in its decentralized storage solutions, which are positioned differently from the 4EVERLAND market.

1.5.3 Akash Network

Akash Network was founded in March 2018 and provides a decentralized computing marketplace. Developed based on the Tendermint consensus protocol and Cosmos SDK, it features cross-chain interoperability. Akash focuses on the computing resource market, while 4EVERLAND offers more comprehensive cloud services.

1.5.4 IO.net

io.net is a decentralized GPU allocation infrastructure on the Solana network, focusing on the needs of ML and AI model developers. io.net places more emphasis on GPU computing power calls, while 4EVERLAND can call more types of cloud resources and is on a different public chain.

2. 4EVERLAND's Ecosystem

4EVERLAND's ecological construction is significant, deeply collaborating with numerous Decentralization protocols and blockchain projects, including:

• Blockchain infrastructure: BNB Chain, Polygon, Arbitrum, zkSync, Solana, etc.
• Decentralization storage: BNB greenfield, IPFS, Arweave, Dfinity
• Web3 applications: Snapshot Labs, Mdex, etc.
• DeFi: Uniswap, SushiSwap, Linear Finance, Venus Protocol, etc.

50+ core partners and thousands of ecosystem collaborators provide a solid foundation for 4EVERLAND.

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2.1 DEFI track

4EVERLAND provides IPFS frontend gateway support for numerous DeFi protocols, enhancing frontend deployment's resistance to censorship, addressing access restrictions and single point of failure issues faced by centralized deployments, while also improving loading efficiency and