The New Standard for Web3 Data: An Introduction to @walrusprotocol
In the current blockchain landscape, storing large files (like 4K videos or AI datasets) directly on-chain is prohibitively expensive. This is the problem Walrus Protocol was built to solve. Developed by the experts at Mysten Labs, Walrus is a decentralized storage and data availability protocol designed specifically for "blobs"—Binary Large Objects.
The Implementation on Sui
Walrus isn't just an isolated storage bin; it is natively integrated with the Sui blockchain.
Control Plane: Sui acts as the "brain," managing the metadata, permissions, and storage accounting through smart contracts.
Storage Plane: The Walrus network of independent nodes handles the "heavy lifting" of actual data storage.
The $WAL Token: Everything is powered by the $WAL token, which is used for storage payments, securing the network through staking, and voting on protocol governance.
Whether it's hosting a fully decentralized website or securing massive NFT collections, @walrusprotocol provides the infrastructure that allows Web3 to scale beyond simple transactions.
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