One of the least discussed problems in onchain applications is data rot. Applications may work perfectly at launch, but over time their data begins to disappear. Images stop loading, metadata becomes unreachable, and frontends quietly break. This usually happens because application data is stored on centralized services that were never designed for long-term decentralised use. Walrus addresses this specific failure point.
With Walrus, application data such as metadata, media files, and persistent objects can be stored as decentralized data objects instead of relying on single providers. Smart contracts continue to manage logic and ownership, while Walrus handles the data layer that needs durability. This means applications do not lose functionality simply because an external storage service changes, fails, or disappears.
For teams building applications intended to run for years rather than weeks, this changes how infrastructure decisions are made. Data persistence becomes a core design choice rather than an afterthought. Walrus allows developers to plan for longevity from the beginning, reducing the risk of silent failures that erode user trust over time.
By focusing on long-term availability instead of temporary convenience, Walrus directly addresses one of the most common reasons onchain applications degrade after launch.
