2025 Walrus Review and 2026 Plans
"By the end of 2025, it can be said that @Walrus 🦭/acc has achieved tremendous accomplishments, making it an essential part of the Sui Stack. The Mainnet launch in March 2025 was a turning point, adding a programmable, decentralized storage layer capable of handling large files at extremely low costs thanks to advanced erasure coding. Raising $140 million from major investors such as a16z and Franklin Templeton accelerated development, and partnerships like Humanity Protocol transferred millions of personal data records to secure storage.
In 2026, the focus will be on deepening privacy with Seal for access control, and deeper integration with Sui to make data interact directly with smart contracts. Also, the cross-chain expansion to Ethereum, Solana, and Avalanche will open new doors for AI datasets and gaming. $WAL L has become deflationary with the burning of part of the fees, which reduces supply while increasing usage. Walrus is not just storage; it is an infrastructure for the era of decentralized AI and data markets. Excited for 2026 which will make Walrus indispensable for every developer! #Walrus 🦭