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**Walrus Protocol** is a decentralized system for storing large amounts of data on the internet without relying on a single company or server. Instead of using traditional cloud services like Google Drive or AWS, Walrus spreads data across many independent computers (called **nodes**) around the world. This makes data more secure, harder to censor, and always available.

At its core, Walrus solves a common problem in blockchain and Web3: **blockchains are good at storing small pieces of data (like transactions), but very bad at storing large files** such as videos, images, AI datasets, or application data. Walrus was created to handle this exact problem.

### How Walrus Works (Simply)

When someone uploads a file to Walrus:

1. The file is **split into many pieces**.
2. Those pieces are **encoded and distributed** across many storage nodes.
3. Even if some nodes go offline, the file can still be fully recovered.
4. A blockchain (mainly **Sui**) keeps track of who stored what and whether nodes are behaving correctly.

This method makes Walrus **reliable and efficient**, without needing to store full copies of files everywhere.

### Why Walrus Is Different

Traditional decentralized storage systems often copy the same file many times, which is expensive and slow. Walrus uses **advanced data encoding**, meaning it stores just enough pieces to recover the file, without unnecessary duplication. This lowers storage costs while keeping high reliability.

Walrus is also designed specifically for **large files**, sometimes called *blobs*. Many other blockchain storage solutions struggle with this.

### Role of the WAL Token

Walrus has its own token called **WAL**. It is used for:

* **Paying for storage** on the network
* **Rewarding storage providers**
* **Staking**, which helps secure the network
* **Governance**, allowing token holders to vote on protocol decisions

This token system creates incentives so that people are motivated to store data honestly and reliably.

### Connection to Sui Blockchain

Walrus works closely with the **Sui blockchain**. Sui handles coordination tasks like payments, permissions, and smart contract logic, while Walrus focuses on storing data efficiently. This combination allows developers to build powerful decentralized applications that need large amounts of data.

### What Walrus Is Used For

Walrus is useful for many modern applications, including:

* Storing **NFT images, videos, and media**
* Hosting **decentralized websites**
* Storing **AI training datasets**
* Managing **application data for Web3 apps**
* Supporting **digital identity systems**

### In Simple Terms

Think of Walrus as a **decentralized cloud storage system for Web3**. Instead of trusting one company with your data, you trust a network governed by code, cryptography, and economic incentives.

**In one sentence:**
Walrus Protocol lets people store large files on a decentralized network in a secure, efficient, and blockchain-friendly way.

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