@Walrus 🦭/acc is a decentralized storage protocol built on the Sui blockchain and it exists for one clear reason which is to give people a safer and more independent place for their data. Today most files live on centralized servers where one decision can limit access or remove content completely. Walrus changes that by spreading large files across many independent storage nodes instead of keeping them in one place. These files are stored as blobs which are broken into smaller encoded pieces so the original data can still be recovered even if some parts of the network go offline. This makes storage more reliable and also more cost efficient since the system does not need to copy full files again and again. Walrus is designed for apps builders businesses and individuals who want a decentralized alternative to traditional cloud storage without losing usability. The WAL token is what powers the system. It is used to pay for storage reward storage node operators and support staking and governance. When users store data value flows through WAL to the people providing storage and to those who help secure the network through staking. Users can also encrypt their files before storing them so the network can keep data available without knowing what the content is while still using the blockchain to track availability and payments. Over time Walrus aims to become a dependable storage layer where data stays accessible censorship resistant and useful for modern applications while WAL acts as the fuel that keeps the entire ecosystem balanced and moving forward.
