Blockchain applications are rapidly expanding beyond simple transactions to rich multimedia, AI datasets, and decentralized websites. However, storing large amounts of data on-chain is costly and inefficient. @walrusprotocol solves this by providing a decentralized storage and data availability network optimized for large “blobs” like videos and datasets. Walrus splits these files into encoded fragments across a network of nodes, using advanced erasure-coding techniques to ensure data can still be reconstructed even if many nodes go offline, increasing reliability while reducing cost. Built on the Sui blockchain, the protocol keeps only metadata and proofs on-chain for verification and coordination. The $WAL AL token is central to the ecosystem, used to pay for storage services, stake with node operators, and participate in governance decisions, helping secure the network and align incentives. With Mainnet live and programmable storage now available, #Walrus supports developers building decentralized apps that need scalable, resilient storage without relying on centralized infrastructure. #walrus