#walrus $WAL Walrus Protocol is a decentralized, programmable data storage and availability layer built on the Sui blockchain. It is designed to efficiently store large-scale data such as videos, images, AI training datasets, and decentralized application assets. Walrus uses advanced erasure coding to break data into resilient fragments distributed across multiple independent nodes, reducing costs while maintaining high availability and fault tolerance. Unlike traditional storage systems, Walrus represents stored data as on-chain objects, enabling smart contracts to manage ownership, access permissions, and storage duration. The network is secured through staking and governance using the WAL token, supporting Web3, AI, and data-heavy applications.