2026-01-07 02:22:15

By 2026, the explosion of AI and large-scale applications is a certainty, and decentralized storage has shifted from an obscure niche to a necessity. Speaking of this, many people are starting to pay attention to the Walrus Protocol project.

What makes this project special? Its core is its erasure coding technology. Traditional storage simply involves saving data, but Walrus is different—it uses a special encoding method that allows data to be quickly recovered even if some nodes encounter issues. This approach directly addresses the conflict between storage costs and efficiency.

On the Sui blockchain, it acts as the data availability layer. Think about high-frequency interactive NFTs, social applications, RWA assets—all require cheap and fast storage support. Walrus provides exactly such a solution.

The token model is also worth noting. As node staking increases and storage demand rises, the token’s deflationary characteristics begin to manifest.

In terms of industry positioning, if traditional storage protocols are like hard drives, this project is like SSDs—performance has improved by several orders of magnitude. In the current storage sector cycle, early-stage projects that layout ecosystems often offer the most attractive returns.

What are your thoughts? Can this cycle shake up Filecoin’s position? Feel free to share your ideas.

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LootboxPhobia

· 01-09 21:42

Erasure coding sounds really appealing, but in reality, will it once again be PPT more than the product?

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airdrop_huntress

· 01-09 16:42

Erasure coding sounds good, but how many actually implement it in practice? Feels like another round of hype around the concept.

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BoredWatcher

· 01-09 16:15

Erasure coding sounds good, but can it really be more powerful than Filecoin? It depends on how the ecosystem develops later. Early deployment is indeed attractive, but risk prevention is necessary. I believe in the demand for data layers on the Sui chain, but I'm worried that after the hype passes, no one will use it. The analogy of hard drives versus solid-state drives is good, but will users actually pay for it? Token deflation is a highlight, but there must be enough people staking for it to work. It feels like another round of hype before a frenzy—let's wait and see who can last until the end. Whether Walrus can meet this demand cycle depends mainly on the speed of node deployment. By the way, how many times has the decentralized storage track been hyped up? NFTs and RWA definitely need affordable storage, and Walrus is at a good time now. Has anyone actually used it on Sui? It seems most are still in the conceptual stage.

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GasGuzzler

· 01-08 09:02

The erasure coding system is truly awesome; this is the future approach to storage.

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AlgoAlchemist

· 01-07 02:52

The erasure coding system is indeed powerful, but the network effect on the Filecoin side is no joke. Walrus still has a lot to prove if it wants to truly turn things around.

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SnapshotStriker

· 01-07 02:51

Erasure coding sounds good, but can the wall of Filecoin be so easily shaken?

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BtcDailyResearcher

· 01-07 02:36

I've been interested in erasure coding for a long time. The key is that the cost can really be reduced, unlike some projects that just talk big.

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GoldDiggerDuck

· 01-07 02:35

Erasure coding is indeed impressive, but claiming to shake up FIL's position is a bit of an overstatement. Wait, what is the actual data volume of Walrus on Sui? Early projects do make quick money, but don't be brainwashed by the narrative. I'm optimistic about the storage sector, but whether this can be successfully developed is another story.

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MevSandwich

· 01-07 02:34

Erasure coding sounds advanced, but basically it's about dispersing storage risk. What does Filecoin think about this newcomer?

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RugPullProphet

· 01-07 02:26

Erasure coding sounds impressive, but can it really be that much cheaper than FIL? --- Early projects are about making money, but the worry is they might run away after earning. --- Data layer on the Sui chain? Feels a bit like hype, let's wait until usage picks up. --- The analogy of hard drives vs. SSDs is fine, but after so many years in the storage industry, why hasn't there been a real breakout? --- I'm convinced about deflationary tokens, but the premise is that people actually use them. --- Increasing staking can lead to deflation? That logic seems reversed; it still depends on actual demand. --- Walrus's story is quite well told, but to shake up FIL? Wake up, everyone. --- I believe in a big breakout in 2026, but I wouldn't dare go all-in on Walrus.

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