AtlasBase Has Developed DNA Data Storage Technology
The company introduced a platform that uses semiconductor controls to encode digital information into long-lasting DNA sequences.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Semiconductors
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AtlasBase has unveiled a new hardware platform that converts digital data into DNA bases for long-term storage. The system utilizes semiconductor technology to write information with high density, potentially lasting for over 1,000 years without electricity.
Why it matters
Traditional storage media require frequent replacement and ongoing power, whereas DNA-based storage provides a stable, high-capacity alternative for archiving vast amounts of data over millennial timescales.
The chip features 5.6 billion reaction sites powered by a 16nm CMOS layer. One capsule is designed to store 50 PB of data, with cartridges containing 100 capsules holding between 100 TB and 5 EB.
The players
AtlasBase
AtlasBase is a technology company specializing in the integration of semiconductor controls with biochemical processes for digital information storage.
The details
The platform functions by converting digital information into DNA bases via electrical pulses that guide synthesis cycles. This biochemical process allows for the creation of high-density sequences that remain stable without power for over 1,000 years.
Timeline
As of October 2026, AtlasBase has launched early-access programs for molecular storage and computing.
The Tech Race
AtlasBase represents a radical departure from the LTO-9 magnetic tape standard by replacing physical magnetic strips with synthesized DNA sequences. This shift moves the industry from mechanical storage limitations toward nearly limitless molecular capacity.
While currently limited to early-access partners, this technology promises a future where massive digital archives are preserved for centuries without degradation. It suggests a major eventual shift in how cloud providers and data centers manage long-term information backups.
The takeaway
DNA-based storage is positioned to solve the fragility and energy dependency issues associated with modern silicon and magnetic hard drives. Organizations interested in data preservation should monitor early-access availability as this technology nears commercial viability.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by TechRadar.
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