2026-01-08 14:26:18

Seeing "decentralized storage," many people's minds immediately jump to the story of IPFS—"cheap and free." But to be honest, Walrus takes a completely different approach.

IPFS is good at static file distribution, and that's correct. The problem is it can't guarantee data verifiability, and its programming capabilities are limited, making it unable to support complex on-chain applications. Walrus, on the other hand, outright rejects the label of "cheap storage." Its true goal is to build the underlying infrastructure for "scalable on-chain applications" within the Sui ecosystem.

The key difference lies here: Walrus's data must be verifiable (proof of availability), programmable (support for Move contract integration), and high-performance (native integration with the Sui network). It's not about being cheaper than others, but about enabling AI agents, gaming assets, and social content to flow and be used on-chain securely, in real-time, and dynamically.

In simple terms, what Web3 fundamentally lacks isn't storage space, but truly "usable" storage. Walrus isn't playing the hype game; it goes straight to the pain points.

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OldLeekNewSickle

· 01-11 12:15

Well... it's another story of "we're different from other projects." Sounds pretty professional, but honestly, it's just explaining why the token should increase in price, right?

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GasFeeBarbecue

· 01-11 06:05

Finally, someone dares to speak frankly. The cheap myth of IPFS has long been destined to be shattered. Walrus's approach is the one that truly gets to the point. --- Damn, I've always thought that storage has been hyped up too much. It's cheap, yes, but not very useful. It's still worth something if it's verifiable and programmable like Walrus. --- Agreed, what Web3 lacks is real infrastructure that can actually run, not just stacking hard drives. --- The Sui ecosystem has found its direction. This is much more reliable than those "revolutionary storage" promotional materials. --- Exactly, many people are still stuck on costs and haven't really figured out what they actually need. --- Tired of IPFS's free fantasy. A grounded approach like Walrus is definitely more solid. --- Programmable storage is indeed a necessity. Why hasn't anyone done this before?

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MultiSigFailMaster

· 01-08 14:56

Someone finally explained this clearly: the cheap storage dream of IPFS should have woken up long ago. Walrus truly aims to solve the usability issue, and that is the key.

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WhaleWatcher

· 01-08 14:56

Someone finally told the truth. It's time to wake up from the IPFS myth Walrus's approach is indeed bold; not following the trend and just focusing on affordability The key is verifiability + programmability, which is truly what on-chain applications need All those projects that hyped IPFS before turned out to be full of pitfalls when put to use What Web3 really lacks are solid, tangible products, not just hype

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MemeKingNFT

· 01-08 14:56

Oh wow, someone finally dares to speak the truth about IPFS's "free lunch." I've long suspected something was off about this. The Walrus approach is indeed clear-headed... Much more reliable than those projects that hype cheap storage every day, honestly. On-chain applications are the real way to go. Having space alone isn't enough; it needs to be verifiable, programmable, and operational. This time, no failure.

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LiquidityNinja

· 01-08 14:50

Damn, finally someone clarified the difference between IPFS and Walrus. Previously, marketing accounts had me confused. This is true infrastructure, not just throwing around numbers to fool people.

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