I keep seeing a lot of talk about speed and fees in Web3, but not enough discussion about where the data actually goes. That’s exactly why Walrus and $WAL stand out to me. Without solid data availability, none of these applications can truly scale—and Walrus is one of the few projects tackling that problem head-on. It’s not flashy work, but it’s absolutely necessary work.
What makes this exciting is how Walrus is building infrastructure that can handle heavy data use without compromising decentralization. Think games, social platforms, and AI-driven apps that need constant access to large volumes of information. The network has been steadily improving its core systems and developer tools, which tells me this isn’t theoretical—it’s being built for real-world usage.
The WAL token plays a central role in this ecosystem. It’s used for incentives, participation, and network security, meaning the token’s value is directly tied to actual network activity. That kind of alignment is something I always look for in a project.
I’m not chasing hype here. Walrus feels like one of those behind-the-scenes projects that quietly becomes essential once the ecosystem matures. And historically, those are the projects people wish they had noticed earlier.