Walrus is not just another crypto idea. It is a decentralized storage protocol built for real world use. Instead of forcing large files onto a blockchain Walrus separates responsibilities. The blockchain handles ownership rules and proof while Walrus stores the actual data across a network of nodes.
Files are broken into pieces and encoded so they can survive failures and outages. This makes storage more reliable and cost efficient.
The WAL token is used for storage payments staking and governance which aligns users and node operators. Walrus focuses on long term resilience privacy and real utility rather than noise
