In most onchain applications, smart contracts handle logic such as ownership, permissions, and state transitions. However, they are not designed to store large files. Walrus fits into this architecture by acting as a decentralized storage layer for large application objects that contracts need to reference
Instead of embedding heavy data inside transactions, applications store objects through Walrus and reference them from onchain logic. This separation allows developers to build richer applications without sacrificing efficiency or decentralization.
Walrus becomes especially useful for applications that rely on media, evolving datasets, or persistent content. By clearly separating execution from storage, it helps teams design applications that remain manageable as complexity increases.
