2026-01-08 23:23:45

Recently, many people on the Sui chain have been discussing Walrus. I also followed the trend and took a closer look, and I really found some different things.

This project doesn't rush to raise funds through hype or scams; instead, it focuses entirely on connecting storage and DeFi. Just from this point, you can see the team's determination. The WAL token's usage is quite straightforward—it is the operational tool of the ecosystem. It is used for storing data, participating in governance, voting for applications, and every operation injects vitality into the ecosystem. The healthier the ecosystem, the more stable the WAL value. Compared to projects that only hype concepts, this logic is much more reliable.

From a technical perspective, Sui's high performance is already a trump card, and Walrus has seized the gap in on-chain large file storage. Enterprise data, personal creations, content distribution—these needs are right here. It is said that they are also negotiating cooperation with other public chains. If WAL can be cross-chain transferable, the potential is huge.

What impresses most is the speed of ecosystem expansion. From initially only basic data storage, they have now expanded to NFT metadata hosting, DeFi protocol data archiving, and even exchanges using it to store KYC information. The appearance of these practical applications shows that the market truly recognizes this solution.

Security is also taken seriously. Erasure coding technology ensures data dispersal and security, smart contracts have undergone professional audits, and even node distribution is carefully designed to avoid centralization risks. This cautious approach demonstrates a focus on long-term development.

The community has shifted from watching to anticipation in just three months. New users are continuously pouring in, and the demand for various functions has increased. This momentum is quite worth paying attention to.

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CryptoMom

· 01-11 19:15

No, Walrus really has some substance, much more reliable than those projects that raise funds every day. Haha, finally a project that’s not rushing to cut the leeks, now that’s professionalism. If cross-chain really takes off, WAL will soar directly. The community has been so active in just three months, I believe this is not hype. The combination of storage and DeFi... this idea is indeed fresh. By the way, they really didn’t cut corners on security audits, this is exactly what I want to see. Wait, now exchanges are using it to store KYC information? That’s a real endorsement. Just worried it might cool down later, but I’m optimistic about this momentum.

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LuckyBlindCat

· 01-10 13:17

Wow, the storage sector is finally showing some movement. Walrus's move is indeed different. If cross-chain can really be implemented successfully, it feels like the overall landscape will open up. But it still depends on whether subsequent applications can truly gain traction. No matter how good the concept is, someone has to use it.

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screenshot_gains

· 01-10 06:25

Cross-chain really pushes the limits of imagination. If WAL can run on other chains, it would be a whole different story. It seems like the storage track has finally found the right people this time. No hype, no black PR, just see how far they can go. No playing around with fake fundraising? Fine, at least there are fewer tricks, and it's better than the one next door. In just three months, the community has gone from cold to hopeful, which clearly indicates genuine demand. They have put effort into security audits, unlike some projects that keep bragging before running away.

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BlockchainWorker

· 01-08 23:53

Storage + DeFi combo, definitely more reliable than just hype concepts --- I approve of WAL's logic; the more active the ecosystem, the more stable its value --- Focusing solely on technology without fundraising, such a team is indeed interesting --- If cross-chain circulation truly happens, the imagination space will indeed open up --- Three months from observation to anticipation, this growth rate shows there is real market demand --- Security audits + node distribution are well thought out, just worried that governance may lag behind later --- Enterprise data, NFT metadata, KYC information are all in use; practical application is the hard truth --- Sui chain performance combined with storage, this combo seems to have really filled a gap --- Compared to those who only raise money and do nothing, projects like Walrus that are rooted in product development are indeed rare --- The community went from indifference to enthusiasm in just three months, indicating there is substance behind it

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TopBuyerForever

· 01-08 23:51

Oh no, it's quite rare not to have funding. Are we about to get cut again? Can WAL really cross-chain? I need to keep an eye on that guy; it seems promising. The combination of storage + DeFi is pretty clever. It's more reliable than those projects that hype every day. In just three months, the community's reaction—are there real needs or just another round of hype? This time, there aren't so many tricks. We can observe slowly. They even dare to store KYC on-chain, so the security must be genuinely prioritized.

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StablecoinSkeptic

· 01-08 23:47

The storage track finally has some real substance, not just pure hype around concepts.

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BearMarketSurvivor

· 01-08 23:45

Not raising funds indeed dispels many doubts, and compared to those projects that talk a lot but do little, this one is much more solid. In three months, the community has gone from watching to expecting; this growth rate should be watched carefully, as it can be easily driven by market sentiment. WAL's token design logic is pretty good, but projects that truly survive are rare; it depends on how the bear market performs. There is genuine demand in the storage sector, but I'm worried it might end up just another feature-based game. Cross-chain hype is everywhere; let's see if it can stabilize the Sui ecosystem first. Erase coding technology sounds promising, but security vulnerabilities often stem from human factors, and contract audits can't solve this. Rapid application deployment isn't necessarily a good thing; it can lead to accumulated technical debt and long-term pressure. The team's resolve is commendable, but whether it can withstand the next bear market is the real test. Supply lines need to keep up; otherwise, even a great ecosystem is useless—this is a lesson from history.

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gas_fee_therapist

· 01-08 23:45

No hype, no negativity, Walrus this time really has something. Cross-chain development needs to really push forward, only then will WAL truly take off. I'm a bit curious which security audit firm did this, it will directly influence whether I go all in or not. The Sui ecosystem is just missing a storage solution like this; someone should have filled this gap long ago. Seeing exchanges use it for storing KYC data shows that people are actually using it, it's not just a hype concept. The community has gone from cold to hot in three months, the response speed is pretty good, will keep an eye on it. It has no fundraising tricks, which actually makes me more confident in this project.

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LiquidationOracle

· 01-08 23:42

No hype, no negativity. Walrus's storage solution indeed addresses real pain points on Sui. WAL's token design from a utility perspective is much more refreshing compared to those vapor projects. If cross-chain technology really gets pushed forward... the imagination is instantly maximized.

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