2026-01-08 08:33:34

In the crypto market filled with trading signals, profit promises, and various short-term stories, everyone's focus is often on concepts that can quickly make them rich. But what truly allows Web3 to survive and be used long-term are the infrastructure components that don't seem very "sexy"—storage, computation, and networking.

A recent area of focus is decentralized storage. Some protocols are trying to address the pain points of traditional centralized storage—high costs, susceptibility to censorship, and difficulty in sustainability—and combine these with the performance advantages of existing public blockchains. For example, leveraging the high throughput of the Sui blockchain makes the implementation of decentralized storage more feasible.

Tokens like WAL in this ecosystem are not just trading assets; they are the key links connecting users, storage nodes, and the entire protocol. They need to incentivize providers, coordinate demand, and maintain network health—forming a complete economic design.

From a user perspective, the value of these projects isn't about how much they rise today or fall tomorrow. The real value lies in whether they can actually be used. As more applications and individuals start choosing decentralized storage solutions, protocols focused on building this foundational capability may gradually reveal their true significance. We may still be in the early stages, but the importance of this infrastructure might not yet be fully recognized by the market.

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tokenomics_truther

· 01-10 08:25

Talking about infrastructure again, it's not wrong but no one is listening Infrastructure is always right, just too early Decentralized storage definitely needs someone to do it, but it has to be used by real users No matter how perfect the economic design of WAL is, users are all trading short-term In the early stages, don't expect market reactions; making big money quietly is the way to go In storage, those who can stick with it have already won Honestly, compared to storage, I prefer the computing layer, the kind with throughput that blows minds Can Sui's support change the current situation, or does it depend on how many users it can attract The only annoyance in the infrastructure track is that great projects often die because they run out of money

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DegenMcsleepless

· 01-09 05:38

Honestly, I'm tired of the infrastructure narrative this time... But on second thought, it seems like no one is really using decentralized storage. Practical implementation is the key; right now, it's all just pie-in-the-sky talk.

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ZKSherlock

· 01-08 09:03

actually... the incentive mechanics here are way more complex than most people realize. you can't just slap a token on storage infrastructure and expect network effects to materialize—there's serious game theory at play that nobody talks about

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PseudoIntellectual

· 01-08 09:02

Infrastructure indeed has more potential than hot concepts, but the real question is—how many people are actually using it now? --- Sui's line is indeed interesting, and performance advantages can truly give storage protocols more room for imagination. --- It sounds good, but when will this thing move from "early stage" to "actually being used"? --- No matter how perfect the economic model design is, it depends on whether it can retain users; otherwise, it's just idle chatter. --- However, I think everyone overestimates the market response speed. Infrastructure is often only recognized last. --- I've always had a question about storage—can cost advantages really surpass centralized solutions? --- The incentive mechanism of WAL sounds good, but I'm worried it might just become another "token for cutting leeks."

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SchroedingerMiner

· 01-08 09:02

Infrastructure is the key, much more reliable than those vapor projects.

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RamenStacker

· 01-08 08:59

Infrastructure is the key, but right now there are still a bunch of people speculating on short-term concepts... Only when you're truly awake can you see through these.

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TradFiRefugee

· 01-08 08:48

That's right, infrastructure-related stuff is the kind that gathers dust but is essential. The market is still too impatient right now. Wait, you're talking about WAL's economic design... This logic is a bit similar to the story of Filecoin back in the day. Could it be another round of hype? Decentralized storage is indeed a necessity, but the difficulty of genuine adoption has been seriously underestimated, to be honest. The infrastructure track is painfully slow, but it's definitely the last group still standing. Those who understand are quietly making their moves.

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DarkPoolWatcher

· 01-08 08:36

Infrastructure is the ultimate winner; those chasing short-term gains will eventually have a tough time.

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SmartContractWorker

· 01-08 08:36

Infrastructure is important, but honestly, it still depends on the number of end users... That's right, everyone is chasing short-term gains, but they overlook what truly has vitality. Decentralized storage sounds good, but it depends on who can really deliver. WAL's economic design is indeed worth examining, but the key is having ecological applications actually in use. In the early stages, the market hasn't fully reacted yet, which is both an opportunity and a pitfall... Infrastructure may be boring, but in the long run, it is indeed a necessity. The combination of Sui+decentralized storage depends on whether applications will truly step in to take over later. Honestly, most are still just hyping concepts, and very few have a viable business model. These projects tend to show value slowly, but once they are widely adopted, they could be the next wave of infrastructure. It looks boring, but maybe it's this kind of boring stuff that will ultimately last the longest.

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