The world of decentralized storage is evolving, and Walrus is at the forefront with a unique architecture designed to address the critical challenges of cost and scalability for large datasets. Unlike traditional models that can be expensive and slow, Walrus introduces a clever two-layer system. The Coordination Layer, powered by the Sui network, handles metadata and access control with high speed and efficiency. This separates the "brains" of the operation from the "brawn."
The "brawn" is the Storage Layer, a robust network of storage nodes that use advanced erasure coding techniques. This means data is broken into smaller pieces, encoded, and distributed across the network. This approach ensures high data availability and durability even if some nodes go offline, all while being significantly more cost-effective than simply replicating data. This innovative architecture makes Walrus an ideal solution for storing massive amounts of data, such as high-definition media and large AI training datasets, which are becoming increasingly prevalent in the Web3 space.
