Walrus is being tested in a way that matters. Price weakness and bearish momentum are obvious but stress moments are where infrastructure projects reveal their real value. Storage is rarely discussed during rallies and always questioned during drawdowns.
That is exactly when long-term builders pay attention. Walrus keeps positioning itself around data persistence and availability rather than short-term narratives. Campaign activity may drive temporary engagement, but the bigger question is whether the protocol earns trust during pressure.
That is why I am still watching walrusprotocol and tracking $WAL with a long-term lens instead of reacting to noise.