#walrus $WAL

The user creates an identifier for each file posted to the Walrus service as the first step in Walrus's procedure for generating unique identifiers that cryptographically reflect the data being uploaded. This procedure guarantees that the user can reserve storage space with the blockchain (not for free) after creating the identification. Users can ensure that their storage nodes are financially committed to retain their data for the term of their agreement with Walrus by reserving the storage capacity prior to any data being transferred.