Designing for the Inevitable: Storage That Still Works When the Cycle End
Most blockchains are built as if everything will always go right. Walrus starts from a more realistic assumption, systems fail, data grows over time, and storage still needs to be paid for long after attention moves elsewhere.
In practice, applications store large data sets, not just transaction records. That data is distributed across multiple storage providers instead of living in one place. Providers are compensated based on actual usage, similar to paying for cloud storage. If some providers drop out, the data remains accessible, and costs scale with real demand.
This matters because it reduces long term costs, avoids reliance on inflation, improves reliability, and makes decentralized systems more suitable for real world use. Walrus makes sure important blockchain data stays stored, paid for, and accessible over time.
