Walrus (WAL) is a decentralized storage and data infrastructure network built on the Sui blockchain, designed to make large‑scale, verifiable, and privacy‑preserving data storage accessible for Web3, AI, NFT, and dApp ecosystems. Rather than storing files on a single centralized server, Walrus splits data into encoded fragments and distributes them across a global network of nodes, which makes storage cost‑efficient, censorship‑resistant, and resilient even if some nodes fail. This decentralized model allows developers and users to store and verify huge data blobs like video, images, or AI datasets while maintaining proven integrity and availability that can be referenced within smart contracts.
The WAL token plays several important roles in this ecosystem: it is used to pay for storage services, stake and secure the network, and participate in governance decisions that shape protocol parameters and economic incentives. WAL holders can also earn rewards by delegating or staking tokens to storage node operators, aligning economic incentives with network performance and uptime.
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