2026-01-11 20:23:05

When I first encountered the Walrus protocol, honestly, I didn't have high expectations. Web3 projects are everywhere, but very few can truly be implemented and survive long-term. However, after delving into its design logic, I gradually realized that this approach takes a less popular but extremely critical path—distributed data storage.

Most people talking about Web3 immediately think of DeFi, NFTs, or various new applications. But these have a common underlying issue: where is the data stored? Who can guarantee it won't be lost or tampered with? Walrus's idea is quite straightforward—break down data storage, use a decentralized network of nodes to maintain it collectively, and utilize the $WAL token to provide ongoing economic incentives to ensure the network operates stably.

What I appreciate most is that Walrus doesn't overhype itself but instead focuses genuinely on the technical mechanism. $WAL isn't just a marketing symbol; it's a necessity for the network's proper functioning, and this positioning is very clear.

Looking further ahead, if Web3 applications truly experience large-scale explosion, infrastructure layers like Walrus might be more stable and valuable than application layers. The underlying layer is always the most solid asset.

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LayerZeroHero

· 1h ago

We have tested their storage verification mechanism, and data availability is indeed guaranteed. However, how long the node incentive model can sustain in the long run depends on various factors, as many infrastructure projects ultimately get stuck on economics.

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0xLuckbox

· 14h ago

The underlying infrastructure is indeed easy to overlook, but once Web3 truly takes off, these boring storage protocols are actually the most risk-resistant. Walrus may not be glamorous, but it's reliable.

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FadCatcher

· 15h ago

I've heard many stories about underlying infrastructure, but truly stable ones are indeed few and far between. Walrus's approach this time is quite clear-headed. The key to breaking the deadlock is who can take boring things to the extreme, I believe in that. Data storage has always been a trap, and now that someone is taking it seriously, they've already won half the battle. Honestly, not hyping it up makes it even more scarce. Most projects have long become marketing tools. Infrastructure is never sexy, but it's always the most valuable. I have no objection to that. The real hidden champions are like this—low-key to the point where you almost miss them, then you realize they've already gone deep.

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BlockBargainHunter

· 15h ago

The underlying infrastructure is indeed easy to overlook, but it truly is a moat. NGL, this approach is much clearer than those projects that focus solely on marketing every day. Wait, so how is Walrus's current node economy model performing? Earning at the infrastructure layer is often the last step; the front end is mostly hype. I just want to know if the data really won't be lost... that's the core. It sounds interesting, but why haven't so many people heard of it yet? The underlying layer is never outdated, that makes sense.

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ChainMelonWatcher

· 15h ago

Underlying infrastructure is indeed easy to overlook, but often it is the one that laughs last... Walrus, who works quietly and modestly, actually gives people a bit of confidence.

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Tokenomics911

· 15h ago

Underlying infrastructure is indeed easy to overlook, but once you see through it, you realize this is the true moat.

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TokenRationEater

· 15h ago

The underlying layer is indeed more solid, but to be honest, let's talk about Walrus when that day comes. --- Another infrastructure narrative... I've heard this story three years ago. --- However, no one is seriously working on storage, which is quite interesting. --- Is $WAL really for incentives rather than just cutting the leeks? I'll see and decide. --- If it can truly solve data security issues, that is a real necessity, a hundred times better than just hype. --- Niche tracks are often overlooked, but that actually presents bigger opportunities... I'm a bit tempted. --- I just want to know if the node economy can really work; I haven't seen a successful case so far. --- Honestly, these types of infrastructure projects are most likely to fail, and the prospects are uncertain.

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