@Walrus 🦭/acc is a decentralized storage protocol built for a world where data keeps growing but trust in single providers keeps shrinking. It runs alongside the Sui blockchain and focuses on storing large files like images videos datasets and application assets in a way that does not rely on one company or one server. Instead of forcing big data onto the blockchain Walrus keeps the data off chain while still connecting it to onchain rules. Sui is used to manage ownership permissions and storage duration while the Walrus network does the real work of holding and serving the data. This makes it possible for apps to use large files while keeping everything verifiable and predictable.
When data is uploaded to Walrus it is split into many smaller pieces and spread across multiple independent storage nodes. Extra recovery information is added so the original file can be rebuilt even if some pieces are lost. This approach avoids wasting space on full copies and allows the network to handle failures without breaking. Walrus is designed with the assumption that nodes will come and go over time so it operates in repeating periods where groups of nodes are responsible for storage and availability. These groups can change without stopping the network which helps Walrus stay flexible and long lasting.
WAL is the token that powers the system. It is used to pay for storage and to secure the network through staking. Users pay WAL to store data for a fixed time and that payment is released gradually to storage providers and to people who stake in support of them. This creates steady incentives for reliable service rather than short term behavior. Staking allows the community to back trustworthy operators and also take part in governance so the network can adjust as it grows. Over time Walrus aims to become a quiet but dependable layer where large data can live safely remain accessible and stay free from single points of control while WAL carries the value that keeps everything running.
