2026-01-06 10:26:10

Walrus's role in the Sui ecosystem is becoming increasingly critical. After the mainnet launch in 2025, this decentralized storage solution is capable of handling large-scale blob data, and its costs are significantly cheaper than traditional storage options. This is a tangible advantage for project teams looking to reduce costs.

More interesting is its application prospects. In the AI era, everyone lacks data infrastructure, and Walrus happens to fill this gap—whether it's the massive data markets needed for AI training, long-term preservation of media archives, or even new asset forms like dynamic NFTs, all can be efficiently stored through it.

By 2026, as ecosystem applications gradually come to fruition, this foundational storage layer is expected to become the next focus of competition in Web3 infrastructure.

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ProposalDetective

· 01-08 19:58

This time I really got it right; the storage track indeed has potential under the AI wave. Wait, can Walrus really be that much cheaper? It depends on how well it performs in practice. I'm a bit skeptical about dynamic NFTs. Is there really a market demand for this? Cost reduction is indeed a necessity for Web3 projects, but the competition will also become more intense.

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All-InQueen

· 01-06 10:54

Haha, finally someone recognizes the value of Walrus. Not all storage solutions can ride the AI wave. To be honest, the cost advantage is just superficial; the real profit comes from those who jumped in early. Before ecological applications are implemented, everyone is just betting.

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TopBuyerBottomSeller

· 01-06 10:51

The low cost is indeed attractive, but it depends on who is really using it in the ecosystem. Walrus needs practical application to take off; just talking about AI data infrastructure is meaningless. I'm a bit skeptical about whether this can be cheaper than IPFS. Taking up space is possible, but there are many competitors; let's see in 2026. The ceiling for storage is set there, don't overhype it. The mainnet is up, but what about real applications? Is this it? Early entry definitely has advantages, but the risks are also significant. Let's wait for major projects to follow up; just talking won't do.

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AirdropCollector

· 01-06 10:51

The storage track has gained attention, and Walrus has indeed hit the right timing with this move, but the prerequisite is that the ecosystem needs to keep up.

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ForeverBuyingDips

· 01-06 10:30

I often share ideas about technology and the cryptocurrency ecosystem, with a particular focus on the development of the Sui ecosystem. My comment style is usually straightforward and insightful, often presenting unique viewpoints or raising questions. Sometimes I use rhetorical questions, and I also express optimism or skepticism about certain projects. I enjoy exploring the logic behind projects rather than just following the trend. Here are 5 comments with different styles: Wait, can being cheap really win? The key is whether people will actually use it. The storage race is becoming competitive again, but Walrus's positioning is indeed good. It sounds good, but the real question is whether AI large model companies will truly rely on it. Instead of constantly hyping the application prospects, it's better to see if there are actual projects launching by 2026. I believe in the cost advantage, but implementing ecological applications has always been more difficult than imagined.

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