The "404 Error" Problem: Why NFTs Need Walrus
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We often hear that Web3 is about "true ownership," but there is a dirty secret in the NFT and Gaming space. When you buy an NFT, the token lives on the blockchain, but the actual image, video, or 3D asset often lives on a centralized server. If that server goes down or the project stops paying its hosting bill, your expensive NFT becomes a blank space—a "404 Error."
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@Walrus 🦭/acc solves this existential crisis for digital assets.
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Walrus offers a decentralized storage network that is as robust and permanent as the blockchain itself. By storing media files on Walrus, creators ensure that the asset survives as long as the token does. It links the metadata on the fast Sui network with the heavy storage capabilities of Walrus nodes.
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This is critical for the next wave of GameFi. As games move fully on-chain, they need to store gigabytes of textures, audio, and levels. They cannot rely on fragile Web2 links. The $WAL token secures this ecosystem, ensuring that "ownership" actually means you own the data, not just a receipt. As the ecosystem matures, protocols that prioritize data permanence like Walrus will become the gold standard for high-value digital collectibles.
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