Why does data always seem to disappear in the blockchain era? Whether it's developers' AI models, creators' content, or on-chain assets, storing them on centralized platforms is like hanging in mid-air—if the servers crash, everything vanishes into thin air; if costs spike, access becomes prohibitively expensive. This issue has long troubled the entire Web3 ecosystem, but recently, the emergence of Walrus Protocol seems to have opened up a new way out.

Walrus is built on the efficient foundation of the Sui network, utilizing a set of erasure coding technology called Red Stuff to achieve self-repair and high reliability with less redundant data. Simply put: you don't need to store so many backups; the system can ensure data integrity on its own. A globally distributed network of nodes carries this data, and no centralized organization can arbitrarily freeze or delete information.

On the security front, the Seal privacy mechanism adds a lock to sensitive data—your private information is encrypted before storage, and only authorized parties can interpret it. Even more interesting is Blob programmable storage, where data is no longer static records but can interact with smart contracts, automatically execute logic, and generate new value. Uploading a file is like embarking on an eternal journey—you can query it anytime, and innovation at the application layer becomes limitless.

The ecosystem is also moving quickly. By 2026, Walrus has become a key infrastructure on the Sui chain, with DeFi platforms verifying data authenticity using it, creators permanently storing their works, and research institutions sharing their findings. WAL token holders participate in staking to maintain network security and receive direct benefits from protocol expansion—every new storage growth is like adding bricks to this decentralized building.

The centralized ceiling is right there; to truly make digital assets eternal, decentralized storage is the way forward. Your data should be in your own hands.