Beyond Simple Storage: Five Real-World Use Cases for Walrus
Walrus isn’t just a storage system — it’s a versatile platform that unlocks multiple practical applications:
Streaming & Media: Host large video libraries and deliver content efficiently without relying on centralized cloud providers.
AI Model Hosting: Store massive AI models and serve only the required fragments for fast inference.
Blockchain History & Archival: Preserve full chain snapshots and node histories in a verifiable, decentralized way.
NFT & Game Assets at Scale: Store high-resolution art and game assets securely while keeping distribution decentralized.
Enterprise Backup with Proofs: Businesses can backup critical data across multiple nodes and verify availability on-chain.
Each use case benefits from Walrus’s combination of erasure coding, token incentives, and availability challenges. This makes it a practical solution for developers, enterprises, and content creators looking to balance cost, reliability, and decentralization.
