I’m excited to share what Walrus is doing in the world of decentralized storage. At its core, Walrus is a platform designed to help people store files securely and privately. They’re using the Sui blockchain to coordinate where data lives, but the files themselves are spread across a network of independent storage nodes.
When you upload a file, it’s broken into smaller fragments and extra pieces are created. That way, even if some nodes go offline, your file can still be rebuilt. I’m seeing how this system balances security, efficiency, and reliability in a way traditional cloud services cannot.
WAL tokens are at the heart of the network. Nodes stake tokens to participate, earn rewards for storing data properly, and can be penalized if they fail. Users can also participate in governance, voting on network decisions and upgrades.
The purpose behind Walrus is simple but important. They’re building a platform where people can truly own their digital data without relying on centralized services. I’m seeing a future where storage is private, resilient, and controlled by the users themselves.