The era of centralized cloud computing is coming to an end. Major tech companies almost control all data, and users and enterprises are already exhausted by this situation. The emergence of the Walrus protocol is just the right solution to break this deadlock.

Built on the Sui blockchain, the decentralized storage network Walrus uses blob storage and erasure coding techniques to handle large files. This mechanism is quite powerful — even if the network is attacked or nodes crash, data can still be recovered 100%. The costs are also extremely low; a single upload ensures permanent storage. These features are enticing enterprises and development teams, prompting them to consider migration.

Now, Walrus has become deeply rooted in the Sui ecosystem. NFT projects use it to guarantee the permanence of metadata; gaming platforms use it to store player assets; AI teams use it to host datasets. These genuine needs are creating network effects, with blob storage capacity and node numbers growing in tandem.

The $WAL token is the core of the entire system. It can be used to pay for storage services and incentivize nodes, and also grants governance rights to holders. By staking $WAL, you can run nodes and earn rewards. The community decides how the protocol evolves through the DAO mechanism. As on-chain storage demand increases, $WAL’s ability to capture value continues to improve. Coupled with a deflationary design, its long-term prospects are promising.

The Walrus team is actively advancing ecosystem development. Hackathons, subsidy incentives, and ecosystem partner announcements are continuously being rolled out. According to the roadmap, by 2026, it will expand into the computing layer, becoming part of Sui’s complete infrastructure. During this timeframe, those involved in $WAL ecosystem development are seizing early opportunities.