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Arctic Code Vault
Arctic Code Vault: Safeguarding Open Source Code for the Future, in AWA!
Arctic Code Vault
2026 deposit
announced
Preserve your legacy…
for the next 2000 years.
Literally.
Store your most precious data safely inside the Arctic World Archive – a future-proof vault built to outlast decay, threats and risks.
The Foundation
The Arctic World Archive began in 2017 as a bold initiative by Norwegian tech company Piql: to preserve humanity’s most valuable data in the Arctic, using ultra-durable, future-proof film stored deep in a repurposed Svalbard coal mine.
What started as a project became a symbol — and in 2025, AWA became an independent foundation, ensuring neutrality, transparency, and global stewardship.
Our mission is simple: Preserve the world’s memory — securely, sustainably and freely accessible to all for generations to come.
AWA: A Trusted Name
For years, Arctic World Archive has been synonymous with secure and reliable data preservation. Our commitment to preserving humanity's digital heritage is unwavering. Located deep within the Arctic permafrost, our facility provides an unparalleled level of protection against the ravages of time, natural disasters, and data breaches.
Our technology:
Built to last. Ready to preserve.
At AWA, we combine ultra-durable storage with a dedicated software platform to help institutions preserve their data with
confidence. Our core medium is PiqlFilm — a future-proof, tamper-resistant storage format designed to last for centuries,
even without electricity or software dependencies.
To support this, we provide a free-to-use software platform that allows contributors to prepare, structure, and
package their data for long-term preservation. The platform is intuitive, secure, and entirely free — making it easy for institutions
to contribute to the Arctic World Archive.
« The Arctic World Archive is not only secure, but also holding a collection of highly important information and cultural heritage. What better place to store what we view as the world’s most important document than here?
Camilla Viken
Executive Director, UNICEF Norway
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