For the demand for decentralized storage, it ultimately boils down to three words: easy to use, sufficient, and cost-effective. Many projects like to show off technology and create hype, which actually complicates things.

Recently, I spent some time testing Walrus Protocol's storage solution, trying out various data types from documents to images and videos, and its stability performed quite well. The most impressive part is their use of Red Stuff 2D erasure coding technology—simply put, data is split into multiple parts and stored on different nodes, so even if a node goes offline, there's no need to worry about data loss. This solution, combined with a 4.5x replication factor, ensures security without being as costly as one might think.

For individual users, Quilt's bulk storage feature is very user-friendly. I mainly use it to store Web3 notes and various credentials. The operation process is simple and straightforward, the costs are within an acceptable range, and there's no need to rely on centralized platforms anymore.

Looking at the design of the WAL token, it doesn't rely on complicated mechanisms. Payments, staking, governance—all the necessary functions are there, and the allocation clearly favors the community, which shows the project team is genuinely sincere. Ultimately, Web3 infrastructure needs practicality and implementability. Flashy features are useless if they don't solve problems, reduce costs, or improve the user experience—that's the real key.