Walrus (WAL) is a project I’m watching because they’re solving a real problem most blockchains avoid: large-scale, private data storage. Built on the Sui blockchain, Walrus is designed to store and move big files in a decentralized way without sacrificing reliability or cost efficiency.
The system works by turning large files into “blobs” and splitting them using erasure coding. Those pieces are distributed across a decentralized network, meaning no single entity controls the data. Even if parts of the network go offline, the data remains accessible. That design makes Walrus both resilient and censorship-resistant.
I’m seeing Walrus used as a storage layer for decentralized applications, enterprises, and individuals who need privacy-focused infrastructure. WAL plays a central role by enabling access to the network, staking, and on-chain governance, so they’re letting the community help guide how the protocol evolves.
Their long-term vision feels clear: become a decentralized alternative to traditional cloud storage. If they execute well, Walrus could sit quietly under many apps and systems, powering private data storage while users don’t even notice it’s there.
