I’m following Walrus because it approaches a problem that most blockchains avoid.
They’re tackling how to store large files and datasets onchain without relying on external systems that break decentralization.
Built on Sui, Walrus treats each data file as an object that smart contracts can interact with.
This means you can pay for storage, control access, and enforce rules directly onchain rather than through third parties.
The system works by breaking large files into many pieces and distributing them across independent nodes.
Each piece is encoded so the original file can be rebuilt even if some nodes go offline.
This makes storage resilient and cost-efficient.
The WAL token acts as the payment layer.
Users prepay for storage, and providers receive gradual rewards over time, encouraging reliability.
The purpose is simple but powerful.
They’re creating a foundation where data is reliable, programmable, and fully decentralized.
I’m excited because if it becomes widely adopted, storage could be treated as a core blockchain resource instead of an afterthought, enabling new applications for AI, media, and decentralized marketplaces.
