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As decentralized applications (dApps) and Artificial Intelligence models continue to scale in 2026, the industry has hit a major wall: where do we store the massive amounts of data they require? Traditional blockchains are too expensive for 4K videos or 50GB AI datasets. This is exactly where @Walrus 🦭/acc is changing the game.Built as a key piece of the "Sui Stack," Walrus is not just another storage provider; it is a programmable data layer. The "secret sauce" behind $WAL is a revolutionary encoding algorithm known as "Red Stuff." Instead of simply copying a file over and over (which is slow and costly), Red Stuff fragments data into "slivers" and scatters them across a decentralized network. Because of this advanced math, the protocol can reconstruct your data even if a significant portion of the storage nodes go offline. This makes it more resilient than traditional cloud services and up to 10x cheaper than other decentralized competitors.We are already seeing massive adoption in 2026. From the migration of Tusky’s 8PB of data to partnerships with AI platforms like FLock.io, Walrus is proving it can handle the heavy lifting that modern Web3 requires. For creators and developers, the ability to host entire decentralized websites (Walrus Sites) and store verifiable AI training proofs is a massive competitive advantage. By staking $WAL users aren't just participating in a campaign; they are securing the backbone of the decentralized internet. The future of data is not just about storage—it's about programmability and ownership, and @Walrus 🦭/acc is leading the way.
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A lot of crypto projects are launched and then disappear, but Walrus thinks in terms of long-term infrastructure. Storage, privacy, censorship resistance, and governance are all components in one system. This opens the door for developers and companies to build real solutions on top of the protocol.

It plays a pivotal role in interaction within the network. That's why understanding a project like Walrus gives you a deeper insight into the future.

It plays a pivotal role in interaction within the network. That's why understanding a project like Walrus gives you a deeper insight into the future.

Recently, I cleared my phone's memory, and just the cryptocurrency wallets took up nearly 20G — Ethereum, Solana, Polygon; each chain requires a corresponding wallet, or else you cannot even use DApps. It wasn't until a friend recommended WalletConnect to me that I realized: one wallet can handle everything, and all my previous efforts were in vain.
Some people may not have heard of WalletConnect, but the MetaMask and Trust Wallet you have used, and the OpenSea and Aave you have played with, are likely relying on it for connection. This open-source protocol launched in 2018 is like 'Bluetooth' in your phone, except it connects wallets to DApps instead of headphones, and it can also cross different blockchains. It now supports over 600 wallets and more than 65,000 applications, with 47.5 million users connecting over 300 million times — equivalent to each user saving at least the memory of 3 wallets on average; I calculated that I saved much more than that myself.