When people talk about Web3 infrastructure, most of the attention goes to chains, DeFi, or flashy consumer apps. But one of the biggest bottlenecks for real adoption is still data — how it’s stored, accessed, and kept available over time. That’s why projects like @walrusprotocol are interesting to me. Walrus is focused on decentralized data storage and availability, which is a foundational layer every serious Web3 application eventually depends on.
As apps become more data-heavy (think gaming assets, AI datasets, NFTs with real utility, or social platforms), relying on fragile or centralized storage becomes a risk. Walrus aims to solve this by making data storage scalable, resilient, and verifiable, without forcing developers to compromise on performance. If Web3 is going to compete with Web2, this kind of infrastructure is non-negotiable.
From an ecosystem perspective, $WAL represents more than just a token — it’s tied to actual usage of decentralized storage services. That alignment between utility and infrastructure demand is something I always look for when evaluating long-term potential. Walrus might not be the loudest project right now, but infrastructure tends to grow quietly before it becomes essential. Definitely a space worth watching closely. #Walrus