ArDrive Web3 Mobile App

ArDrive Web3 Mobile App

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Almog Koren
Dec 18, 2024 • 3 min read

About ArDrive

ArDrive is a permanent, secure, and decentralized data storage application that allows users to store their most valuable files indefinitely with a single, one-time payment. Unlike traditional cloud storage services that require ongoing subscriptions and may be susceptible to data loss or company shutdowns, ArDrive ensures your data remains accessible for generations.

Project Description


I was hired to design and develop the ArDrive Mobile App, the first cross-platform iOS and Android application built from the ground up using Flutter and Dart. This app seamlessly integrates with the Arweave blockchain, enabling users to securely store and manage their data with the following key features:

Key Features Delivered:

  • Cross-Platform Development: Built a single codebase using Google Flutter, ensuring smooth performance on iOS and Android devices while maintaining a Material Design interface.
  • Web3 Integration: Implemented OAuth login and wallet functionality using the Arweave blockchain, allowing users to create, manage, and sync their wallets securely.
  • Data Security: Enabled encrypted file uploads for private drives, ensuring files remain secure and are only decrypted upon download.
  • File Management: Developed a robust file explorer with features like uploading, navigating, renaming, moving, sharing, and viewing files or drives.
  • Drive Creation: Users can create public or private drives to permanently organize and store their data.
  • File Sharing: link feature, enabling users to easily share their files or public drives via email or text.
  • Mobile Uploads: Integrated the device's native file/photo explorer for file uploads with seamless payment using Arweave tokens.
  • Onboarding and Wallet Sync: Provided a smooth onboarding experience, including wallet syncing via QR code and educational first-run guidance.
  • Photo Optimization: Introduced a split explorer view for photo thumbnails and file lists, optimizing the browsing experience.
  • Analytics: Tracked app usage with Cloudflare Web Analytics for data-driven insights.

My Role:

  • Hands-On Development: Led the full-stack development process, implementing the core features and functionality.
  • Web3 Consulting: Provided expertise on integrating blockchain technologies and Web3 principles into the app's architecture.
  • Team Support and Training: Delivered technical support and conducted training sessions for the development team to ensure long-term maintainability.
  • Deployment: Published the app to the iOS App Store and Google Play Store.

Challenges Overcome:

  • Navigated complex Web3 requirements, including integrating wallet functionality and Arweave's decentralized storage schema.
  • Ensured a seamless user experience across multiple devices while maintaining robust data security.
  • Delivered the project within a tight timeline, meeting all V1 business requirements, followed by two weeks of bug fixes.

The ArDrive Mobile App provides users with a decentralized, permanent, and user-friendly solution to securely store, share, and manage their files—offering an experience akin to Dropbox or Google Drive but built for the Arweave PermaWeb.

Final Results

Successfully delivered the ArDrive Mobile App for iOS and Android, enabling users to securely store and manage their data on the Arweave PermaWeb. The app provides a seamless and intuitive experience with features like wallet integration, encrypted uploads, file sharing, and decentralized storage. Published to the App Store and Google Play, the app has become a core tool for permanent, secure file management in a decentralized ecosystem.