Walrus Price & Chart
$367,056,764
$11,761,575.988
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Fundamentals
Fundamentals of Walrus
- Name
- Walrus
- Symbol
- WAL
- Categories
- Infrastructure, Storage, Sui Ecosystem
- Genesis
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Walrus is a decentralized data storage protocol and application development platform built within the Sui ecosystem. It enables applications to publish, read, and program large data files, including rich media content, by leveraging Move-based smart contracts for both on-chain and off-chain data management. Originally developed by Web3 infrastructure builders Mysten Labs, Walrus aims to provide an evolution in how decentralized data storage works.
Walrus distinguishes itself as the first storage network to facilitate on-chain data storage of any size at scale. Its unique programmable storage capabilities allow Web3 projects to deeply integrate data with smart contracts, unlocking a broader range of on-chain business models. This is coupled with cost-efficiency and performance metrics designed to rival Web2 solutions, making advanced decentralized storage both accessible and practical for builders.
While specific details regarding the $WAL token's supply, emission schedule, and unlock mechanisms are not provided in the input, tokens in decentralized storage protocols typically serve to pay for data storage, incentivize network participants, and facilitate network governance decisions.