Most blockchains are built to process transactions as fast as possible. Speed, fees, and execution get all the attention. But what often gets ignored is what happens after a transaction is done. Every action creates data, and that data is the proof of what really happened.
Walrus exists to protect that proof.
Walrus does not run smart contracts and does not compete with application chains. Its only job is to keep blockchain data available and verifiable over time. Instead of storing full copies everywhere, Walrus splits data into encrypted pieces and spreads them across many independent nodes. This keeps data accessible without forcing centralization.
$WAL makes this system reliable by rewarding operators who keep data available and penalizing those who don’t. Walrus protects the memory of blockchains, which is the foundation of trust.
