[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  Bin Malan 🌐 [@0x_BinMalan](/creator/twitter/0x_BinMalan) on x XXX followers Created: 2025-07-22 00:59:44 UTC 🧵 The rise of @WalrusProtocol the onchain storage engine that’s changing Web3 forever. Let’s break it down 👇 In a world where data is the real oil, Walrus Protocol is building the pipeline but without the centralized control. Built by @Mysten_Labs (same team behind Sui), Walrus is a fully decentralized, programmable storage layer designed for the next generation of Web3 applications AI, NFTs, DePIN, gaming, social, and more. But this isn't just another file storage idea. This is infrastructure. And here's why it matters: X. RedStuff their custom erasure coding system Files are split into hundreds of slivers and stored across the network. Even if nodes go offline, files can be reconstructed with minimal overhead. Think IPFS but way more resilient and efficient. This is how Walrus achieves trustless data durability, without overpaying on storage. X. Proofs of Availability (PoA) Every storage node must constantly prove that they still hold the files they're responsible for. It’s not just storage it’s auditable, verifiable, and slashing backed. Your files are either live or the node loses its stake. No room for laziness. X. Epoch-Based Healing Nodes come and go. Walrus was built for this. Using an epoch system, it automatically reassigns data and heals itself in the background. You get zero downtime, even in a volatile network. X. Programmable Storage This is my favorite part: Storage in Walrus is on-chain and programmable. That means smart contracts can own, trade, or rent storage objects. Imagine decentralized websites, AI models, or entire social graphs living entirely on-chain. This opens doors for storage marketplaces, DeFi integrations, and even DAOs that rent data space. X. WAL Token WAL isn’t just for vibes. It fuels the whole engine: Users pay for storage with WAL Validators stake WAL to run nodes Slashing keeps everyone honest Governance votes on parameters Future inflation reduces over time Deflation? Yep. WAL has mechanisms to burn supply and reward long-term holders. Tokenomics Breakdown: ✅ XX% to community (airdrop & ecosystem) ✅ X% to investors (modest compared to most) ✅ 140M+ raised to build strong ✅ Community staking & delegation already live ✅ Liquidity staking (e.g. haWAL, wWAL) is growing fast Walrus isn’t here for hype. It’s here to last. TL;DR – Walrus is the storage layer we didn’t know we needed. It’s fast, scalable, and programmable. It’s not just decentralized Dropbox. It’s decentralized AWS S3 for a future that’s trustless, on-chain, and unstoppable. Backed by serious tech. Trusted by real projects. Built by the best. Serving the future. Mainnet is LIVE. Let that sink in. 🔗 Explore: 📄 Whitepaper: If you're building in Web3, you're going to need storage. Now you know where to look. #Sui #Walrus #Web3Infra #DePIN #MoveLang #ModularStorage #CryptoResearch #OnchainEverything  XX engagements  **Related Topics** [coins ai](/topic/coins-ai) [decentralized](/topic/decentralized) [sui](/topic/sui) [protocol](/topic/protocol) [web3](/topic/web3) [coins storage](/topic/coins-storage) [onchain](/topic/onchain) [walrusprotocol](/topic/walrusprotocol) [Post Link](https://x.com/0x_BinMalan/status/1947461525523837072)
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Bin Malan 🌐 @0x_BinMalan on x XXX followers
Created: 2025-07-22 00:59:44 UTC
🧵 The rise of @WalrusProtocol the onchain storage engine that’s changing Web3 forever.
Let’s break it down 👇
In a world where data is the real oil, Walrus Protocol is building the pipeline but without the centralized control.
Built by @Mysten_Labs (same team behind Sui), Walrus is a fully decentralized, programmable storage layer designed for the next generation of Web3 applications AI, NFTs, DePIN, gaming, social, and more.
But this isn't just another file storage idea. This is infrastructure. And here's why it matters:
X. RedStuff their custom erasure coding system
Files are split into hundreds of slivers and stored across the network. Even if nodes go offline, files can be reconstructed with minimal overhead. Think IPFS but way more resilient and efficient.
This is how Walrus achieves trustless data durability, without overpaying on storage.
X. Proofs of Availability (PoA)
Every storage node must constantly prove that they still hold the files they're responsible for.
It’s not just storage it’s auditable, verifiable, and slashing backed. Your files are either live or the node loses its stake. No room for laziness.
X. Epoch-Based Healing
Nodes come and go. Walrus was built for this. Using an epoch system, it automatically reassigns data and heals itself in the background.
You get zero downtime, even in a volatile network.
X. Programmable Storage
This is my favorite part:
Storage in Walrus is on-chain and programmable.
That means smart contracts can own, trade, or rent storage objects. Imagine decentralized websites, AI models, or entire social graphs living entirely on-chain.
This opens doors for storage marketplaces, DeFi integrations, and even DAOs that rent data space.
X. WAL Token
WAL isn’t just for vibes. It fuels the whole engine:
Users pay for storage with WAL
Validators stake WAL to run nodes
Slashing keeps everyone honest
Governance votes on parameters
Future inflation reduces over time
Deflation? Yep. WAL has mechanisms to burn supply and reward long-term holders.
Tokenomics Breakdown:
✅ XX% to community (airdrop & ecosystem)
✅ X% to investors (modest compared to most)
✅ 140M+ raised to build strong
✅ Community staking & delegation already live
✅ Liquidity staking (e.g. haWAL, wWAL) is growing fast
Walrus isn’t here for hype. It’s here to last.
TL;DR – Walrus is the storage layer we didn’t know we needed.
It’s fast, scalable, and programmable. It’s not just decentralized Dropbox. It’s decentralized AWS S3 for a future that’s trustless, on-chain, and unstoppable.
Backed by serious tech. Trusted by real projects. Built by the best. Serving the future.
Mainnet is LIVE. Let that sink in.
🔗 Explore: 📄 Whitepaper:
If you're building in Web3, you're going to need storage. Now you know where to look.
#Sui #Walrus #Web3Infra #DePIN #MoveLang #ModularStorage #CryptoResearch #OnchainEverything
XX engagements
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