A lot of people enter a project when excitement is high and risk is also highest. I try to do the opposite: understand risk first, then decide whether the upside is worth it. When I assess Walrus Protocol, I start by looking for the conditions that protect me from emotional decisions. That means checking whether the project continues to communicate clearly, whether the ecosystem shows real growth, and whether the token narrative makes sense beyond speculation. If those pieces are missing, no amount of hype is worth chasing.
For $WAL , I’m watching how the token fits into the ecosystem and whether it becomes a tool for participation rather than just a ticker to trade. Another thing I track is how the market reacts during volatility. If a token can hold structure and recover without needing constant marketing pushes, it’s often a sign of stronger underlying demand. I also believe community quality matters more than community size. A smaller group of engaged users and builders can be a better signal than a huge crowd that only shows up for price pumps. If Walrus continues improving these fundamentals, it becomes easier to hold through uncertainty with a clearer mindset.
