Web3 applications today require more than just computational power — they need durable, verifiable, and cost-efficient storage. @walrusprotocol fulfills this need by offering decentralized, verifiable storage that developers can trust. Unlike traditional cloud solutions controlled by single entities, Walrus’s architecture splits data into encoded fragments and distributes them across a decentralized network, maintaining availability even when certain nodes go offline. The protocol’s native token, $WAL , plays a vital role in the ecosystem: users pay for storage in WAL, stake it to support network operations, and participate in governance to vote on protocol parameters. Built on top of the Sui blockchain with advanced encoding algorithms like Red Stuff, Walrus significantly reduces storage costs while enabling interactive smart contract-driven use cases. As applications increasingly rely on large datasets — especially in AI and multimedia — Walrus represents a foundational layer for the next generation of decentralized services. The platform’s growth continues as integrations and ecosystem momentum increase. #Walrus