2026-01-08 19:24:03

My usual content mostly revolves around token trading, but recently my perspective has shifted due to a project. This is a decentralized storage network that is rapidly growing within the Sui ecosystem — Walrus Protocol. The more I look into it, the more I realize its significance goes beyond just price fluctuations.

To be honest, at first I also just saw it as a trading target. But after careful research, I found that this kind of infrastructure is what Web3 truly needs. Storage, data processing—these seemingly boring "pipes"—are precisely the foundation for the stable operation of the entire ecosystem.

The value of the WAL token is not in short-term speculation, but in what it represents: the Sui ecosystem filling in its infrastructure gaps. As more applications rely on this storage layer, the necessity of this network becomes self-evident. This is why I have shifted my understanding of it from a "trading object" to a "fundamental infrastructure."

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NFTArchaeologist

· 20h ago

The infrastructure hype cycle is here, and storage is indeed easy to overlook. I can understand this shift in thinking, but be careful not to let others treat it as the next shitcoin to hype. WAL really needs to have practical use cases; otherwise, it still can't escape the typical crypto circle pattern. Wait, is the Sui ecosystem so dependent on Walrus? I haven't heard of any popular applications using it. Cognitive upgrade is good, but it all depends on whether it can be turned into actual demand.

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OnchainDetective

· 22h ago

Your transformation is quite interesting, but infrastructure is really easy to overlook. --- Wait, are you saying to shift from hype to long-term holding? I've seen this script too many times. --- I've been following Walrus, but does the Sui ecosystem really need it? Or is the hype just beginning? --- Oh no, storage layer is indeed a necessity, I agree with your logic. --- Feels like you're about to start storytelling again. Infrastructure investment cycles are too long; can the crypto world wait? --- I'm a bit convinced, but the premise is that Walrus can really retain developers. --- That's right, pipelines may be boring but they can make money, and that's what Web3 should be doing.

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Blockwatcher9000

· 22h ago

Infrastructure is indeed easy to overlook, but the ones that can really make money are often right here. Moving from hype to cognitive shift is not easy; you've upgraded your thinking. On Sui, filling the storage layer gap is indeed a necessity. Once applications are in place, you'll understand. To be honest, storage networks like this need to be viewed long-term; short-term fluctuations can actually be opportunities. Agreed, what Web3 lacks is usable infrastructure, not just concept tokens. This is the true alpha strategy; most are still blindly chasing hot trends. Once the storage layer becomes standard, the value of WAL will definitely be more than it is now.

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OnchainFortuneTeller

· 22h ago

From a crypto trader to a infrastructure believer, this transformation is quite impressive. I'm also watching WAL, but to be honest, infrastructure projects are often overlooked since everyone is thinking about getting rich overnight. Sui ecosystem addressing the shortcomings is the right move, but can storage really support the coin price? I believe in this cognitive upgrade, but in the short term, it still depends on when applications will be widely adopted. Infrastructure without applications is just a castle in the air, but I appreciate your shift in thinking.

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WealthCoffee

· 22h ago

Infrastructure is the real gold mine, much more reliable than short-term hype. I've also taken a liking to WAL; the Sui ecosystem just lacks such a storage layer. The shift in understanding from trading to infrastructure is indeed easy to overlook. Honestly, storage networks sound boring, but that's the real reason the ecosystem can sustain itself. I agree, I used to just chase coin prices, but now I care more about whether this thing can actually be used. Walrus's logic is much clearer than those flashy projects. Once the application volume picks up, you'll see the true value of this thing. I have to say, your change in mindset does make some sense.

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MidnightSnapHunter

· 22h ago

Infrastructure is the real profit logic; coin prices are just a byproduct. This wave of Walrus really triggered a shift in my way of thinking, I have to admit. Storage might sound boring, but wait—if someone is really using it, it becomes valuable. Why didn't I realize this logic when I was trading cryptocurrencies before?

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