I’m looking at Walrus as a long-term utility project. It focuses on something blockchains struggle with: large, unstructured data like images, videos, datasets, and application files.
Walrus works by converting uploaded data into blobs. Those blobs are erasure-coded and distributed across many independent storage nodes. Because of this design, the system doesn’t rely on any single node to stay online. As long as enough pieces remain available, the original file can be reconstructed.
Sui plays a coordination role. It tracks storage agreements, handles WAL payments, and supports proofs that show whether data is still being stored correctly. Storage is paid upfront for a defined duration, and rewards are streamed to node operators and stakers over time. They’re financially motivated to behave honestly and stay online.
Walrus doesn’t promise privacy by default. Data is public unless encrypted before upload, which keeps the system simple and verifiable.
How it’s used today: dApps store media off-chain, NFT projects host assets, teams publish static content, and developers experiment with AI data availability. The long-term goal is practical—reliable, censorship-resistant storage that applications can depend on without trusting a single company.
