$WAL is built around a simple idea. Data should last, even when systems fail or rules change. Most online storage today depends on centralized servers. They work well, but they also decide what stays and what disappears. Walrus takes a different path.
It runs on the Sui blockchain and focuses on storing large files in a decentralized way. Instead of keeping data in one place, Walrus breaks files into encoded pieces and distributes them across many independent storage providers. No single provider holds everything, but together they always hold enough.
I’m drawn to Walrus because it separates storage from verification. The data itself lives off chain, while Sui records proof that the data exists and remains available. WAL is the token that keeps this system running. Users pay for storage, providers earn for contributing resources, and people can stake to support the network.
They’re not trying to be flashy. The purpose feels steady and practical. Walrus is about building a reliable base layer where data can live without fear of sudden loss or control.