Decentralized storage is one of the most critical pillars of Web3 infrastructure, and @Walrus 🦭/acc protocol is leading the charge by offering a scalable, secure, and cost-efficient solution built on the Sui blockchain. Unlike traditional cloud storage, Walrus uses advanced erasure coding and distributed storage across multiple nodes to securely store large files like videos, NFTs, and AI datasets while dramatically cutting costs compared to legacy systems. $WAL is the native utility token powering this ecosystem — it’s used for storage payments, staking to secure the network, and governance where holders can vote on key protocol decisions. By treating storage as a tokenized asset and integrating deeply with Sui’s smart contract model, Walrus unlocks powerful programmable use cases for developers building multimedia dApps, decentralized websites, and next-gen data-driven applications. As decentralized applications demand more capacity and reliability without sacrificing censorship resistance, #Walru s is becoming a foundational layer for Web3 data availability and real-world adoption, pushing forward a future where data ownership stays truly decentralized and financially sustainable.