2026-01-13 18:21:11

In the era where tech giants dominate data, Web3 storage solutions are struggling in the gap between cost and efficiency like scattered soldiers. Walrus Protocol is different—it relies on the Sui blockchain to build an ecosystem that integrates an "Intelligent Storage Engine" and "Value Coexistence" logic, truly returning data to users. The native token WAL is not only the fuel for ecosystem operation but also the credential for governance rights.

**Several Key Breakthroughs at the Technical Level**

Walrus transforms data storage from a "pile of warehouses" into an "Intelligent Port." How is this achieved? First, metadata and storage are separated—smart contracts on-chain handle metadata, while dedicated nodes are responsible for actual storage, completely avoiding congestion on the chain.

Secondly, it uses RedStuff erasure coding. Traditional solutions require 2 to 3 times redundancy to ensure security, but Walrus reduces this ratio to 1.1x, cutting storage costs by 70%. Data is also tiered: hot data (NFT metadata, DeFi transaction records) flows through millisecond-level channels supporting over 100,000 TPS; cold data (archival records) uses century-grade storage solutions, with costs almost negligible.

**Case Studies Speak for Themselves**

A blue-chip NFT project migrated to Walrus, and its metadata loading speed surged by 300%, with monthly expenses dropping from $50,000 to $8,000. These comparative figures are enough to illustrate the point.

WAL7,4%

SUI3,74%

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TerraNeverForget

· 22h ago

A 70% cost reduction is quite impressive, but why haven't we seen major projects follow up yet?

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GweiWatcher

· 22h ago

A 70% reduction in costs? That number sounds a bit too good to be true; we need to see how it performs in practice.

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ChainChef

· 22h ago

so walrus basically just seasoned the whole storage game right... finally someone's actually cooking instead of just reheating leftovers on chain lol

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OldLeekMaster

· 22h ago

Cut 70% of the costs? That number sounds a bit outrageous. We need to see how the actual project experience turns out.

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WalletAnxietyPatient

· 23h ago

I really didn't expect a 70% cost reduction. If that's true, how can other storage solutions survive?

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AllTalkLongTrader

· 23h ago

Cut 70% of the costs? That number is pretty intense, is it real? RedStuff's erasure coding is interesting; 1.1x redundancy compression is indeed impressive. The analogy of scattered soldiers is spot on haha. Cutting a blue-chip NFT project from 50,000 to 8,000 is still a convincing real-world case. But how does WAL token governance ensure that big players won't cut in? Layering hot and cold data is a practical approach that fits real application scenarios. Another newcomer in the Sui ecosystem? Seems like Sui is quite active. Reaching over 100,000 TPS is pretty good; it all depends on network stability. I've heard countless times that data truly returns to the users' hands. A 300% increase in metadata loading sounds exaggerated; it depends on specific testing conditions. Walrus is quite an interesting name. Rather than calling it a smart port, it's more about optimizing storage architecture, probably more marketing than tech. Ignoring storage costs for a century? That sounds like an ad copy. Is there real testing data or just project team’s own figures? Optimizing 70% of costs sounds almost magical, feels like some previous promises. Another new thing in the Sui ecosystem, taking a gamble?

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