A walrus survives by planning for the long winter. Walrus the network works the same way: it’s built to think in years, not days. That’s where WAL comes in. The goal isn’t quick activity, but steady, long-term storage that people can rely on.
In Walrus, storage providers stake WAL to show they are committed to the network and to behaving honestly. In return, they earn WAL for storing and serving data over time. Users pay for storage up front, and those payments are spread out to support the network for the full lifetime of the data, not just the first moment it’s uploaded. This creates a simple loop: users fund durability, operators earn for reliability, and the network stays healthy.
The token is not just for payments. It also helps align incentives, secure the system, and decide how resources are used. Some WAL is locked, some is paid out gradually, and some supports the long-term operation of the network. Like a real walrus, the system is designed to be calm, steady, and sustainable — not fast to panic, but built to last.
