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Walrus is engineered to make decentralized data storage practical for real-world apps, especially those running in browsers and on everyday devices. Instead of forcing end users to directly communicate with many storage nodes — which can be resource-intensive and unreliable on low-power hardware — Walrus introduces a streamlined relay-based architecture that handles the heavy lifting behind the scenes.

When a user stores data, the process is structured but efficient. The client first prepares and registers the data, then sends it through an upload relay using a simple web request. That relay is responsible for encoding the data into smaller pieces, distributing them across storage nodes, and returning a cryptographic proof of storage. The client then finalizes the process on-chain using that confirmation. This design keeps browsers lightweight while still preserving decentralization and verifiability.

A key advantage of this system is that the relay itself does not take control of ownership or perform on-chain actions. It simply coordinates distribution, acting as infrastructure rather than a trusted intermediary. Developers can rely on ready-made tooling, so they don’t need to build this complex networking layer from scratch.

Relays can be operated in flexible ways. Some are free public services that accept uploads openly, while others run on a paid model where a small tip is required to cover infrastructure costs. This creates an open market for relay operators and ensures the network can scale sustainably as usage grows.

Overall, Walrus bridges the gap between powerful decentralized storage and the limitations of real user devices. By combining efficient data encoding, distributed storage, and relay-assisted uploads, it enables dApps to store large amounts of content directly from browsers without sacrificing performance, cost efficiency, or trust minimization.