I’m following Walrus because it tackles a problem most people don’t see: storing large files securely in a decentralized way. The system is designed to split files into fragments, encode them so they can be recovered even if some parts go missing, and distribute them across a network of independent nodes. No single machine holds your full file,
which makes the network resilient and reliable.
They’re using the Sui blockchain as a coordination layer. The blockchain doesn’t store your heavy data. Instead, it records proof of ownership, permissions, and access rules. That means developers and users can verify their data exists and can be retrieved, without trusting a central server.
The WAL token powers everything. Users pay with it to store files, node operators earn it for providing storage, and holders can participate in governance to influence the network’s future. It’s a system where incentives align naturally with reliability.
I’m seeing the long-term vision clearly. Walrus isn’t just about storing files. It’s about reclaiming ownership of the data we create. By providing privacy, resilience, and decentralized control, it lays the foundation for apps, AI datasets, NFT media, and websites that can exist independently of traditional cloud systems. In time, this could change how we think about digital property itself, making the internet more fair, secure, and truly ours.