CESS (Cumulus Encrypted Storage System) is the native utility and governance token of the CESS Network, a Layer-1 DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network) designed for secure, scalable, and privacy-focused data storage and delivery. Think of CESS as the “fuel” that powers a decentralized alternative to traditional cloud providers: it pays for storing and retrieving files, rewards node operators, and underpins on-chain governance decisions. By leveraging novel consensus (R²S), Proof of Idle Space (PoIS), and proxy re-encryption technologies, CESS aims to become the foundational data infrastructure for Web3 applications ranging from AI to decentralized science.