In the context of the booming Web3 and AI, the issue of storing large amounts of data cheaply, securely, and programmatically has become a critical bottleneck. @Walrus 🦭/acc walrusprotocol is the perfect solution from the Sui ecosystem – a decentralized storage network specialized in handling large "blobs" such as images, videos, AI datasets, NFT metadata, and even blockchain history.
The biggest difference between Walrus and competitors like Filecoin or Arweave is significantly lower costs (typically 80-100 times cheaper) thanks to advanced erasure coding technology (RedStuff) and a replication factor of only 4-5x, compared to hundreds of times on traditional chains. Data is fragmented and distributed across hundreds of independent nodes, ensuring high availability without the risk of loss.
Another strength is the programmable storage feature: Blob and storage capacity are represented as objects on Sui, allowing smart contracts to interact directly – opening up countless applications such as dynamic NFTs, AI agents storing datasets on-chain, or storage capacity marketplaces. Projects like Talus (AI agents), Tusky, or TradePort have integrated Walrus and achieved outstanding performance.
With the $WAL token used for payment storage, network security staking, and governance, Walrus is building a sustainable ecosystem. The mainnet launched in March 2025, the community receives airdrops and significant subsidies, and the price of $WAL is currently at an attractive level for long-term accumulation.
If you are looking for a truly utility-driven DePIN gem in AI and Web3, don't overlook Walrus. This is not just storage, but a platform for the future data economy! 🚀🐋