Walrus is a decentralized data storage network built on the Sui blockchain that aims to become the foundational storage layer for Web3 apps, NFTs, and AI data. It is designed to store large unstructured files (like videos, images, datasets, and dynamic content) reliably, securely, and at low cost, filling a critical gap in blockchain infrastructure.
At its core, Walrus splits uploaded data into fragments using advanced coding and distributes these pieces across a global network of independent storage nodes, ensuring high availability and fault tolerance even if many nodes go offline.
Because data is verifiable and programmable via smart contracts on Sui, developers can build richer decentralized applications with faster access speeds than traditional systems.
The native WAL token serves multiple key purposes:
Storage payments - users pay WAL to upload and maintain data.
Staking & security - holders stake or delegate WAL to storage nodes, earning rewards and helping secure the network.
Governance - WAL holders vote on network parameters and protocol upgrades.
Incentives & rewards - distribution mechanisms, including community airdrops and node incentives, help bootstrap participation.
Launched on mainnet in March 2025, Walrus quickly became one of the most talked-about infrastructure tokens in the Sui ecosystem, attracting institutional support and community engagement through airdrops and incentive programs.
