This is the "serious" project. Walrus Protocol is a decentralized data storage and availability network built on the Sui blockchain. It’s currently a hot topic because it’s positioning itself as the storage layer for the "AI Era."
• Current Status (Feb 2026): It recently gained massive momentum after being added to the Coinbase Asset Roadmap earlier this month.
• The Utility: Unlike a memecoin, $WAL is used to pay for storage and reward nodes that keep data safe. It’s designed to handle massive files like AI training sets and high-res video.
• Market Move: It saw a significant 15% price spike in January following a major creator campaign on Binance.
