I think most people get stuck on Walrus because they assume it’s “too technical.” When I stepped back and ignored the buzzwords, the idea became very simple: Walrus is about making data something you can actually trust, not just store. Instead of blindly assuming files exist somewhere, Walrus proves they’re available when needed.
What stood out to me is that @Walrus 🦭/acc doesn’t try to compete with traditional cloud storage on marketing — it changes the rules. Data isn’t hidden behind a company or server anymore. It’s verified, distributed, and continuously checked. That alone removes a huge layer of risk for builders.
In my view, this shift matters more than speed or hype. If apps can rely on data being available and verifiable, everything else improves naturally. That’s why $WAL feels more like infrastructure than a feature.