Walrus is a decentralized storage network built on the Sui blockchain that aims to revolutionize how large files - such as videos, images, and AI datasets are stored, accessed, and programmed in the blockchain era.
Rather than relying on traditional cloud providers, Walrus creates a distributed storage layer where data becomes a programmable, secure, and verifiable asset.
Core Technology
Walrus’s innovative design uses advanced erasure coding specifically the Red Stuff algorithm to break large files into fragments that are distributed across many storage nodes.
This ensures that data remains accessible even when multiple nodes are offline, while maintaining a low replication factor that significantly reduces costs compared with conventional blockchain storage methods.
Ecosystem and Adoption
Since its mainnet launch in March 2025, Walrus has attracted developers, enterprises, and community contributors who are building decentralized apps, including NFT platforms, games, and data markets that leverage its storage infrastructure.
The protocol supports flexible access through SDKs, command-line tools, and Web2-compatible APIs, enabling hybrid and traditional applications to integrate decentralized storage seamlessly
