Data as of Oct 18, 2026Based on 257 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
Rank and Mentioned in · since Jul 5
| # | Brand | Recommended for | Mentioned in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | high-capacity decentralized cloud storage networks using renewable contracts | high-capacity decentralized cloud storage networks using renewable contracts | 82% |
| 2 | permanent data archiving through a single upfront payment model | permanent data archiving through a single upfront payment model | 75% |
| 3 | fast, low-cost network fees for decentralized transfer services | fast, low-cost network fees for decentralized transfer services | 26% |
| 4 | encrypted, enterprise-grade decentralized storage with fast data retrieval | encrypted, enterprise-grade decentralized storage with fast data retrieval | 26% |
| 5 | settlement and gas across decentralized Web3 application ecosystems | settlement and gas across decentralized Web3 application ecosystems | 19% |
| 6 | 12% | ||
| 7 | modular blockchain data availability architectures | modular blockchain data availability architectures | 12% |
| 8 | affordable private storage rental across distributed host networks | affordable private storage rental across distributed host networks | 12% |
| 9 | cost-effective on-chain data writing within EVM-compatible decentralized applications | cost-effective on-chain data writing within EVM-compatible decentralized applications | 12% |
| 10 | hosting fully on-chain, tamper-proof web applications directly | hosting fully on-chain, tamper-proof web applications directly | 10% |
| 11 | stablecoin fee payments on decentralized messaging platforms | stablecoin fee payments on decentralized messaging platforms | 9% |
| 12 | 9% | ||
| 13 | 7% | ||
| 14 | 7% | ||
| 15 | 5% |
What’s changing · since July
Since July, Filecoinrising has gained ground across the market, while Circlerising is now named regularly for transfer and messaging fees. Sia Foundationfalling has become less prominent across storage questions.
Week of Aug 24–30 · Since Jul 5
Widest split: Filecoin, 74% on ChatGPT Search and 90% on Google AI Mode.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filecoin | 74% | 90% | |
| Arweave | 70% | 79% | |
| Solana | 24% | 28% | |
| Storj | 26% | 26% | |
| Ether (ETH) | 22% | 15% | |
| InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) | 12% | 13% | |
| Celestia | 14% | 10% | |
| Sia Foundation | Outside ChatGPT Search's top 25 | 22% | |
| Arbitrum | 6% | 18% | |
| Internet Computer | Outside ChatGPT Search's top 25 | 17% |
24% of citations point at the ranked brands’ own sites. coinmarketcap.com, medium.com, binance.com are the most-cited sites outside the ranked brands’ own domains.
Market map
Mentioned in · since Jul 5
Leading brands by topic
I need a token for a permanent storage network to support a dApp that requires massive on-chain storage capacity. What do you suggest?
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