Walrus is designed to solve a problem many people overlook in Web3 which is data availability. I’m paying attention to Walrus because most decentralized apps still rely on centralized storage even if the blockchain itself is decentralized.
They’re building a storage and data availability protocol on Sui that is made for large files like videos application assets NFT media and AI datasets. Instead of copying full files everywhere Walrus breaks data into smaller pieces and distributes them across a decentralized network. This makes storage more efficient resilient and cost effective.
The WAL token plays a clear role in the system. Users use WAL to pay for storage. Storage providers stake WAL to secure the network and earn rewards for keeping data available. I like that governance is also included so long term holders can help guide how the protocol evolves.
Walrus treats storage as something programmable. Data can have rules around access duration and availability which allows developers to build more reliable applications. They’re not just storing files. They’re creating a foundation for apps that need dependable data.
The long term goal of Walrus is to become a core data layer for Web3. If decentralized apps are going to scale they’ll need storage that does not depend on central control. Walrus is quietly working toward that future.
