Walrus uses WAL not just as a token, but as a coordination mechanism between users, storage providers, and long-term stakeholders. Every design choice around WAL focuses on reliability, accountability, and decentralization.
Storage payments made in WAL are structured to remain stable in fiat value, removing a major friction point seen in many blockchain systems. Users know exactly what they pay, while storage nodes earn predictable rewards over time. This model ensures that data remains safely stored without constant repricing pressure.
WAL also plays a critical role in governance and network security. Stakers are incentivized to delegate to high-performance nodes, while low-performing nodes face slashing. Short-term speculative stake shifts are penalized, reducing costly data migrations and improving network efficiency.
Burning mechanisms further strengthen the system by reducing WAL supply when harmful behavior occurs. Combined with a community-first distribution where over 60% of tokens support users and builders, WAL creates a balanced system where long-term participation is rewarded and the network grows responsibly $WAL #walrus @Walrus 🦭/acc
