#walrus $WAL To earn Walrus (WAL) tokens, you can participate in several ecosystem activities that reward users for securing the network or providing data. Since the Walrus mainnet launched in early 2025, several established earning methods are now active.
How to Earn Walrus ($WAL)
There are three primary ways to generate yield or tokens within the Walrus ecosystem:
Staking and Delegation: Since Walrus uses a Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS) model, you can stake your WAL tokens to storage nodes. By helping secure the network and ensuring data availability, you earn a percentage of WAL as a reward every "epoch" (which typically lasts two weeks).
Running a Storage Node: For more technical users, you can earn WAL by providing actual storage space. Nodes receive revenue from storage fees paid by users and additional network subsidies.
Airdrops and Community Incentives: Approximately 10% of the total 5 billion supply is reserved for community airdrops. Eligibility often depends on participating in testnet activities, holding specific NFTs (like the Walrus NFT card), or being an active early adopter on the Sui network.