I’m following Walrus and they’re quietly building something that feels essential for the future of decentralized apps. The idea started with a simple problem: blockchains are great for managing value and smart contracts, but they cannot handle large files efficiently. Walrus solves this by creating a network for storing big files securely and privately. They split each file into fragments using erasure coding and distribute them across multiple independent nodes. This way, even if some nodes go offline, your data remains safe. WAL tokens make the system work. They pay for storage, reward node operators, and allow the community to participate in governance.
I’m seeing people use Walrus for all sorts of applications, from storing AI models and datasets to game assets and multimedia content. Developers integrate it easily with Sui, letting the blockchain manage contracts and proofs while the network handles the heavy lifting. Looking ahead, they’re positioning Walrus as a backbone for decentralized applications, AI, and digital marketplaces. I think it could quietly become a reliable foundation for anyone who needs large-scale, censorship-resistant storage that just works.