2026-01-18 18:27:29

Currently, blockchain applications are experiencing explosive growth, but there is an unavoidable hurdle—data storage. Traditional centralized cloud services seem convenient and fast, but hidden risks exist: service providers can shut down at will, data may be subject to censorship or tampering, and costs are high. Is there a smarter way?

Walrus has emerged. It is a developer tool on the Sui blockchain, specifically designed for large file storage—such as videos, images, AI models, and other massive data. Its cutting-edge technology combines erasure coding with a distributed node network, breaking files into fragments and dispersing them across hundreds or thousands of nodes. This approach reduces costs while enhancing data durability and resistance to censorship.

Why do this? Because the AI era is here. AI agents and on-chain applications require large amounts of reliable data support. Walrus's idea is clear—make data truly valuable, trustworthy, and manageable. Developers no longer need to rely on centralized service providers to upload files; they can have full control themselves.

What possibilities does this open up? NFT projects can permanently preserve high-fidelity artworks without fear of loss, decentralized social platforms can genuinely achieve autonomous media hosting, and AI applications can securely access on-chain datasets. Compared to traditional storage solutions, it is faster, cheaper, and completely transparent and open-source, with no hidden operations.

Built on Sui’s high-performance architecture, Walrus inherently supports horizontal scaling, easily accommodating thousands of nodes. This means it has the capacity to meet the real demands of the blockchain application ecosystem. For developers, this could be a new gateway to launching decentralized applications.

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GasDevourer

· 01-21 14:47

It's already 2024, and you're still asking if there's a smarter way? Walrus has been here for a while, and there's no denying the advantages of distributed storage. With Sui's performance, not using Walrus would truly be a waste. NFTs can finally rest easy, no longer worried about a CDN disappearing overnight—lesson learned the hard way. The system of breaking files into fragments and storing them across multiple locations feels like digging the grave for centralized cloud services—kind of interesting. On-chain AI models—data security is indeed a hurdle that can't be bypassed. Walrus's approach is very straightforward—rather than relying on a service provider, it's better to control it yourself. If decentralized social platforms can truly achieve autonomous hosting, how many people would leave Discord? I'm curious to see how much cheaper data storage can be—how much less than AWS? Expanding to thousands of nodes, such capacity is no joke; the ecosystem should be able to handle it.

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RooftopVIP

· 01-20 11:48

Erasure coding + distributed, this combination truly addresses the pain points. Finally, someone has a thorough understanding of storage. Data in the AI era is indeed a necessity. I am optimistic about the permanent preservation of NFTs. The Sui ecosystem is about to take off again. The Walrus tool is very friendly to developers. Wait, can the costs really be reduced so much? Will it be another story when actually running? Centralized cloud services should be trembling. Decentralized storage has long been overdue for widespread adoption. If this thing can run stably, the barriers to Web3 application development could be significantly lowered. Ultimately, what attracts me most is the anti-censorship aspect. Data autonomy is the way to go. It looks good, but how is the node incentive model designed? Will a few big players still have the final say? The fully transparent open-source aspect is a plus, saving me from worrying about behind-the-scenes manipulation. A scale of a thousand nodes sounds impressive, but will there really be that many participants?

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BlockchainFoodie

· 01-19 08:39

ngl, this is literally like farm-to-fork but for data... finally someone gets it. erasure coding distributing across nodes? that's *chef's kiss* transparency right there. no more trusting some middleman to not mess with your ingredients—err, your files. walrus onto something real fr fr

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GasBankrupter

· 01-18 18:53

Erasing and encoding this stuff should have been popularized long ago; centralized cloud services are indeed a pitfall. --- Sui's move is clever, as it solves the bottleneck issue of storage. --- Speaking of which, with more nodes, the maintenance cost isn't lower, right? How is this accounted for? --- Listening to the idea of permanently preserving artworks sounds beautiful, but when it comes to actual use, won't it be a hassle? --- Open source and transparency are good things, but I'm worried that hidden taxes might pop up later. --- Finally, no need to look at cloud service providers' faces anymore; this feels great. --- Being able to horizontally scale to thousands of nodes is impressive, but whether the ecosystem is mature or not is another story. --- If an NFT project can truly never lose data, how much would it cost to pay for the nodes? --- It feels like rebuilding a decentralized Alibaba Cloud; the idea isn't bad. --- If decentralized social media really takes off, content moderation will be another new challenge.

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GweiWatcher

· 01-18 18:51

Erasing encoding distributed storage, Arweave has been playing this game for a long time. Why can Walrus break through?

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ForkTongue

· 01-18 18:35

Walrus sounds pretty good, but will it actually work in practice... --- Erase coding + distributed, sounds very sexy, but afraid of landing failures --- Is the Sui ecosystem about to take off again? But can the storage costs really be beaten? --- After saying so much, will developers really use it, or is it just another new way to cut leeks? --- NFTs preserve high-fidelity artworks forever... Just listen, risks always exist --- Decentralized social autonomous hosting, I believe in it, but the premise is that nodes must be stable --- Large file distributed storage sounds awesome, but will speed be compromised? That’s the key --- Another "disruptive" cloud service plan, how many can really last more than two years? --- Low cost, fast speed, complete transparency—how can such good things be simultaneously achieved? --- Is Walrus reliable? Are there any major projects actually using it in production environments?

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ContractTearjerker

· 01-18 18:31

Erasure coding distributed storage sounds good, but in reality, the operational costs for most nodes can still discourage people. The Sui ecosystem is also working on storage, feels a bit like a messy beer bottle. Permanent data storage? Let's first ask how the Walrus node incentive mechanism works before deciding. Distributed storage has been a hot topic for years. Can Sui come up with new tricks this time? I'm a bit skeptical. Will developers really use this thing, or is it just another old routine where the concept outweighs the application? Low cost is a good thing, but after decentralization, who will guarantee the SLA, brother? NFTs never losing their data sounds comfortable, but what if nodes go offline? However, if it can truly solve storage cost issues, it would definitely help on-chain applications. The name Walrus is pretty good, but I don't know how long it will last.

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