2026-01-19 20:25:48

Decentralized storage is moving from concept to reality. Recently, a well-known crypto media announced that all news articles, videos, and photos have been migrated to the decentralized storage network Walrus, no longer relying on traditional centralized servers. This is not a test project but an official permanent storage solution — a key detail that indicates content creators are beginning to trust the maturity of on-chain infrastructure.

Even more interesting is the diversification of application scenarios. The largest NFT trading platform in the Sui ecosystem, TradePort, now uses Walrus to handle dynamic NFT metadata. Traditional NFT metadata is static URI and cannot be changed. But if the metadata is stored on Walrus, it can be updated in real-time — game items can upgrade attributes, collectibles can add new information, and cross-chain assets can be dynamically synchronized. This opens up many possibilities for the entire NFT ecosystem.

Technical applications are also expanding. Some Rollup projects are starting to use Walrus as a data availability layer, handling temporary transaction storage and cross-chain synchronization. Rather than just archiving, it’s turning storage into a key component of cross-chain infrastructure.

People are also experimenting in the AI field. One team is exploring storing training data, model weights, and training proofs on Walrus — because verifiable on-chain data can solve issues of AI training integrity and trustworthiness. In an environment where disputes over AI model ownership are frequent, this is actually a promising solution.

From media archiving to NFT metadata, to Rollup infrastructure and AI training data, Walrus has quickly transformed from a storage tool into a core part of on-chain infrastructure. These are not marketing stories but real projects exploring in production environments.

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StableBoi

· 11h ago

ngl Walrus is really ramping up this time. Evolving directly from a storage tool to infrastructure is a pretty aggressive move. Media migration + dynamic NFT metadata + AI training data all in one pipeline—finally, there's a project that dares to say "we're just going to use this" instead of constantly testing... It feels different.

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pvt_key_collector

· 11h ago

walrus this move is really impressive, jumping from storage tools directly to infrastructure --- Can NFT metadata be dynamically changed? That’s a pain point for many people --- Honestly, I don’t quite understand the on-chain AI training data part, what pain point does it solve? --- Media are starting to migrate there, this time it’s not like those previous conceptual projects --- Using rollup directly as a data layer? Is the Sui ecosystem about to take off? --- Dynamic NFT attribute upgrades sound appealing, will game developers follow suit? --- Real project exploration vs marketing, this distinction is crucial. Has anyone verified it? --- From storage to infrastructure, can walrus handle this identity? --- The trustworthiness of AI has indeed been a concern for a while, is on-chain verification a reliable approach?

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CryptoDouble-O-Seven

· 11h ago

Walrus has some real value this time. The media directly went live with production using it for archiving, which shows that some people truly believe in it.

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SurvivorshipBias

· 11h ago

Walrus this time really has something; the leap from archives to infrastructure isn't just hype.

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ChainWatcher

· 11h ago

Walrus, this is impressive. Evolving directly from storage tools into infrastructure—no bragging. Can AI training data really be put on the blockchain? If the ownership issues could be resolved, it wouldn't be so troublesome. The dynamic metadata for NFTs has some potential. Upgrading item attributes no longer requires contract modifications. What does migrating media imply? It means genuine trust, not just empty talk. Using Rollup as a data layer is brilliant; it feels like the entire ecosystem's imagination has been unlocked. Still waiting to see which project will truly capitalize on this wave of benefits.

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CryptoComedian

· 11h ago

Laughing and then crying, Walrus is about to sell himself to everyone From storage room promotion to infrastructure, this progress is even faster than some project teams' fundraising speed Wait, even AI training needs to be on-chain verified, is it to prevent black box training from having a hiding place? That's a bit harsh Real projects are different once they land, unlike some who blow concepts every day, they can raise several rounds just with PPT NFT metadata can be dynamically updated, now game designers have work to do, but players' wallets might have less to do From media to NFT to Rollup, this guy is really building infrastructure, not just playing around This is how Web3 should be played, using real tools in real situations, not just holding press conferences every day

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