Why $WAL ’s Prepaid Token Model Matters for Storage Economics
In Walrus Protocol, the native token $WAL isn’t only for speculation — it’s the core unit of economic coordination for decentralized storage. Users pay WAL upfront for a fixed storage duration, and those tokens are gradually distributed to storage nodes and stakers over time. This prepaid model means storage fees stay stable (even if token prices fluctuate), and data remains secured for the paid period. At the same time, prepaid WAL fees create predictable revenue for nodes, encouraging long-term participation and consistent data availability.
