In early 2026 the internet took a huge step forward with the launch of Walrus Sites. This technology turned decentralized storage into more than just a way to save files in the cloud. Suddenly you could host entire websites that have no central server and cannot be censored. The idea of an indestructible internet became real. Sites built on Walrus are designed to keep running as long as enough nodes exist in the network and they make it impossible for a single company or government to shut them down. This is a big deal for anyone who cares about freedom of information online.
Big media companies were quick to see the value of this technology because preserving content is no longer optional. It is about survival. OneFootball for example started using Walrus to store its video archives. That means fans will still be able to watch historic games even decades from now no matter what happens to the company’s central servers. This is huge for sports fans who want access to memories that were once at risk of disappearing. At the same time news platforms like Decrypt moved their entire library onto Walrus. Articles are now stored as verified on-chain objects. This makes them permanent and unchangeable and also perfect for tools like Myriad’s prediction markets where the accuracy of information can be checked mathematically. Now news is not just something people read it is something that can be trusted and used in real applications.
One of the major breakthroughs at the start of 2026 was the Seal service. Web3 is public by default and that used to make storing private or confidential data very difficult. Seal solves this problem. With Seal developers can now make websites where content is encrypted automatically when it is stored. Access to videos or documents can be restricted to only those who have the correct NFT key or subscription. This opens new possibilities like decentralized subscription services private corporate archives or even adult content platforms where the owners control access rather than the hosting provider. It makes privacy possible on a public network and gives creators real control over who can see their content.
Walrus Sites work differently from traditional websites. There is no central server. Instead the frontend of a site with all the HTML CSS and JavaScript files is stored on the Walrus network using the Red Stuff algorithm which spreads the data across multiple nodes to make it resilient. Metadata such as ownership rights and site updates are handled by smart contracts on the Sui blockchain. This combination makes websites autonomous and unstoppable. As long as at least a third of the network nodes are running the site remains live. This is why Walrus Sites are particularly attractive to activists independent journalists and decentralized organizations that want total control over their content.
In 2026 Walrus is more than storage. It is infrastructure for live content. Combining the speed of Sui the resilience of Red Stuff and the confidentiality of Seal has created conditions where the internet can finally be fully decentralized. Content belongs to the people and its availability is guaranteed by code that cannot be bribed or intimidated. Websites can now continue operating without any single owner or server controlling them. Media companies, sports platforms and independent publishers can trust that their content will stay online forever.
OneFootball and Decrypt are just the start. OneFootball uses Walrus to store video so fans never lose access to historic games. Decrypt moved all articles to Walrus to make them verified and permanent. These articles can now feed platforms like Myriad that run prediction markets based on accurate data. This makes the truth verifiable and useful in real applications.
Seal makes privacy possible even on a public blockchain. Developers can encrypt content on the fly and restrict access with NFT keys or subscriptions. This creates opportunities for private archives corporate storage and subscription platforms without relying on a central host. Walrus Sites make it possible to have websites that are secure, permanent and controlled by their owners rather than a company.
Frontend files live on the Walrus network and are spread across multiple nodes with the Red Stuff algorithm. Metadata and ownership rights are on the Sui blockchain using smart contracts. This means websites remain live as long as a portion of the nodes exist. No central server can shut them down. They are resistant to censorship and perfect for people who need autonomy online.
The impact of Walrus Sites is huge. Information is no longer at the mercy of centralized servers. Websites can exist independently of any single company. Content can be verified and permanent. Privacy is possible while still being on a public network. The combination of Sui Red Stuff and Seal gives developers tools to build the next generation of decentralized applications that can handle sensitive data, large media archives and live interactive content.
This technology is paving the way for a new type of internet. It is one where content belongs to the creators and the public rather than corporations or governments. Media, news, sports and prediction markets are just the beginning. Activists, independent journalists and DAOs now have tools to run websites that cannot be turned off. We are witnessing the start of a truly free internet where information is always available, verifiable and secure.
Walrus Sites have changed the game. By making websites unstoppable permanent and private they have set the stage for a new era. Information is no longer controlled by a few powerful entities. It belongs to everyone and will stay online for as long as people want it to. This is the internet finally living up to its promise as a free, decentralized space.