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Backed with $3.45M: How Boosty Labs Built Akave’s Data Platform in <4 Months

Across all industries, data is king, and thereby, storing and properly managing said data is integral. While enterprises are shifting to decentralized storage for cost optimization, interoperability is a big challenge.

Akave picked up the demand, aiming to build a unified data layer that provides cutting-edge encryption and easy-to-use interfaces to Filecoin for enterprises, DePIN, and AI.

The Challenge

The decentralized storage space is fiercely competitive. Because of this and Filecoin’s specificity, we had to prioritize rapid development over traditional feasibility studies. The main challenges were:

  • Creating enterprise-grade storage with full AWS S3 compatibility
  • Building a platform that could scale efficiently with growing demand
  • Completing development in 4 months instead of the standard 12-18 months

Our Solution

We assembled specialized product-oriented delivery (POD) teams with Web3 expertise and implemented a modular, iterative approach with four key components.

Our small-steps methodology focused on continuous delivery of functional components, with each iteration adding tangible value to the platform.

  • Protocol engine:

    A high-performance core in Go that is integrated with Filecoin and IPFS technologies, enhancing existing open-source solutions rather than building from scratch to save valuable time.

  • Enterprise gateway:

    A fully S3-compatible interface that made the platform immediately usable with existing AWS tooling. This allows companies to migrate without changing their established workflows.

  • Resilience framework:

    Erasure coding and zoning techniques that delivered enterprise-grade reliability on decentralized infrastructure.

  • Security layer:

    End-to-end encryption optimized for efficiency alongside regulatory compliance features.

Impact and Results

  • 75% faster

    Delivered a complete platform — 75% faster than the industry standard

  • 4 months

    Delivered a complete platform in 4 months

  • Created a low-barrier entry point for enterprise customers

  • Secured $3.5M

    In pre-seed funding from Protocol Labs, Blockchange VC, Lightshift, and Blockchain Builders Fund

  • Established partnerships with dozens of organizations after launch

The rapid, high-quality development directly contributed to Akave’s success.

By completing development in just one-third of the expected time, we helped Akave enter the market quickly with a competitive, enterprise-ready product that impressed investors and partners.

What sets us apart?

  • 9

    Years of experience in the blockchain space

  • 300+

    Successful projects completed

  • 250+

    Clients worldwide

  • 150+

    Highly skilled engineers and strategists

Build with Us

Since 2017, Boosty Labs has been the trusted partner for over 100 companies, delivering expert software development in Web3, Blockchain, Fintech, AI, and Cloud. And Akave’s success demonstrates our ability to deliver enterprise-grade solutions faster than market norms for the most efficient results.

Whether you’re expanding into NFTs, launching a new blockchain product, or upgrading your existing infrastructure, we bring the technical expertise and market understanding to make it happen.

Our team specializes in:

  • Rapid development for Web3 markets

  • Custom blockchain solutions

  • Enterprise-grade decentralized systems

  • Web3 infrastructure optimization

Let’s discuss how we can transform your Web3 vision into reality

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