The "Web 2.5" Problem
For years, the crypto industry has operated in a state of "Web 2.5." We have decentralized protocols (the backend) but our websites are still hosted on Amazon, Google, or Cloudflare (the frontend). If AWS goes down, your favorite DEX disappears. @Walrus 🦭/acc Walrus has officially ended this vulnerability with the launch of Walrus Sites.
What are Walrus Sites?
Walrus Sites allow developers to host entire web applications—including HTML, CSS, and Javascript—directly on the #Walrus network.
Immutability: Once a site is uploaded, its content is tied to a specific "Blob ID" on the Sui blockchain. It cannot be altered by hackers or censored by hosting providers.
Versioning: Developers can update their sites by creating new versions, while the historical versions remain accessible. This is critical for legal transparency and auditability.
Human-Readable Names: Through integration with SuiNS (Sui Name Service), users can access these decentralized sites via simple addresses like "app.walrus" rather than complex cryptographic hashes.
The Role of WAL in Hosting
Hosting a site on Walrus is not a subscription; it is a "buy-and-stake" model. Developers use $WAL to pay for the storage duration. As the "Walrus Sites" ecosystem grows to include social media, news outlets like Decrypt, and DeFi frontends, the demand for $WAL for hosting space will become a consistent source of buy-pressure.
Final Thoughts
The goal of Web3 was always "unstoppable applications." Until now, we only had unstoppable money. With @Walrus 🦭/acc Walrus, we finally have the infrastructure to build an unstoppable internet.
