I’m seeing projects like Walrus change how we think about digital storage. At its core, Walrus is a decentralized platform built on the Sui blockchain, designed to keep data safe, private, and fully under your control. Instead of relying on a single cloud server, Walrus breaks files into tiny pieces and spreads them across a network of storage nodes. Each piece alone is meaningless, but together your data can always be reconstructed, even if some nodes go offline.
They’re using WAL, the native token, to power the system. You pay in WAL for storage, storage providers earn WAL as rewards, and holders can vote on decisions that shape the network. Nodes operate in cycles called epochs and are held accountable — perform the job correctly, they earn rewards; fail, and they risk losing their stake.
I’m excited about Walrus because it’s practical and empowering. Developers can host NFTs or decentralized apps, researchers can share large datasets, and anyone can store files privately. They’re showing a future where control, privacy, and ownership are built into the internet itself.
