Key Features of Walrus
Decentralized Blob Storage: It specializes in "blobs"—large, unstructured data files like 4K videos, massive AI training datasets, and high-resolution NFT media.
Red Stuff Encoding: This is a proprietary 2D erasure-coding algorithm. It breaks files into small fragments ("slivers") and distributes them. Even if up to two-thirds of the storage nodes go offline, the original file can still be fully reconstructed.
Sui Integration: While it can serve many blockchains (including Ethereum and Solana), it is natively integrated with Sui. Every stored file is treated as a "Sui object," making it easy for smart contracts to interact with, manage, or even delete data programmatically.
Decentralized Websites: Through "Walrus Sites," developers can host entire websites on the network, making them censorship-resistant and permanently available.
