2026-01-08 07:27:04

Sui ecosystem's decentralized storage solution Walrus is quietly rewriting the way data storage works. Rather than just being a storage tool, it can be seen as infrastructure prepared for the AI era.

Let's start with data. In the current explosion of AI models, by 2026, the demand for high-quality, reliable data storage will surge dramatically. Walrus's data marketplace functionality comes into play here—it enables decentralized sharing of AI training datasets, effectively opening a window for AI democratization. Imagine generative AI needing to process massive amounts of images and text; this data can be securely stored on Walrus, supporting both on-chain training and inference. This model benefits both data providers and AI developers.

From an ecosystem perspective, the decentralized storage market itself is expanding rapidly. As a core component of Sui, Walrus can benefit from the overall ecosystem development. Even more interestingly, partners like Veea adding edge computing capabilities extend Walrus's application boundaries into IoT and 5G eras—low-latency data transmission is a must in these scenarios.

Regarding compliance, global data privacy regulations are becoming stricter (GDPR being an example), and enterprise users' interest in decentralized storage is growing. Walrus's decentralized features align well with this demand.

In summary, the success of Walrus depends largely on ecosystem development and market fit. But based on current trends, it possesses the necessary elements—technology, incentive mechanisms, and strategic partnerships—and is worth continued attention.

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CodeZeroBasis

· 01-11 01:36

It has some substance, but Walrus is still too early; we need to see if Sui can really get off the ground. Wait, I've heard the talk about data democratization many times; it has to be truly implementable. 2026, right? Then let's wait another two years; we don't want another PPT coin. Ecological development is key, but Sui needs to first stabilize its own ecosystem.

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UncleLiquidation

· 01-09 00:25

Walrus sounds pretty good, but can the ecosystem construction really keep up? No matter how good the talk is, it all depends on implementation. Whether the data market can truly take off is still a question. The Sui ecosystem has indeed been making efforts in the past two years, but compared to Solana, it's still a bit behind in popularity. Talking about 2026 now, I'll see how this year goes before making any predictions. Compliance really hits the pain points of enterprises, so this could be a breakthrough.

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ser_ngmi

· 01-08 07:55

Sounds pretty good, but the key is whether the subsequent ecosystem can truly take off --- Walrus's logic is good, but I'm just worried it will ultimately become a concept hype --- Feels like another Arweave story; storage projects are always talking about the future --- Decentralized storage + AI combo really has potential, but execution is the key --- Regulatory compliance makes sense, but only a few projects can truly benefit from this wave of dividends --- If Walrus can activate the data market, honestly, there is still room for imagination --- Another ecosystem dream; it's not too late to clarify the token economic model first before promoting it

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GasFeeGazer

· 01-08 07:55

Walrus this wave indeed has some substance; the point about data democratization hits the mark. The infrastructure race in the AI era has just begun, and SUI has figured it out. By the way, when it comes to ecosystem development, could it be another beautiful vision? Why does it always feel like the storage track has been talked about for years? Wait, the combination of low latency and IoT is indeed a new idea.

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Layer2Observer

· 01-08 07:50

Even Walrus has started to focus on data, but I still want to see how they solve the actual cost issues.

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OldLeekConfession

· 01-08 07:41

Walrus this wave indeed has some substance, but it depends on whether Sui can truly support this ecosystem. AI data sharing sounds good, but the question is who will ensure quality. I've heard this logic too many times before, and in the end, it's all about PPT implementation. The GDPR aspect really hits the pain point; decentralized storage definitely has potential. Compared to storage, I'm more concerned about how the token economy is designed—this is the real test. They're also hyping the 2026 expectations... we need to see how next year goes. Veea's collaboration is quite interesting—edge computing + storage, the potential for imagination is indeed large. Basically, it's a bet on whether Sui can break through the current situation; if no one uses the main chain, everything is pointless.

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