Substratum

Los Angeles, CA

Screenshot of a web page with "steve roden" at the top, with a grid of horizontal thumbnails of colorful abstract paintings with titles. — Website of artist Steve Roden, preserved and maintained by Substratum

Substratum provides a permanent foundation for at-risk websites, ensuring their continued accessibility and preserving their presence on the web for future generations. We envision a web where digital culture never truly disappears - where website owners and organizations, big or small, can conclude their missions knowing their digital contributions remain accessible, creating a permanent foundation for our shared digital heritage.

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