2026-01-18 19:26:59

Since the launch of the Walrus mainnet, the number of nodes has exceeded 120, and the team has publicly announced the goal of reaching a thousand nodes by 2026 — this is not an exaggeration. Judging from the pace of node expansion, they have put effort into sustainability, using a distributed architecture to avoid single-point price decline risks.

A16z's recent report specifically mentions the privacy infrastructure track, and Walrus happens to be in the right place at the right time. The community staking rate remains around 33%, indicating stable participation rather than hype. Crossmint has integrated a one-click storage solution, and AI and RWA applications are also online, with the launch cycle halved.

Interestingly, they are not pursuing a surge in throughput but are balancing at the execution layer — aiming to achieve cloud-level user experience. This approach has cultivated a unique long-tail ecosystem: Arkham's ZK intelligence system and OneFootball's fan assets can both become application dividends on Walrus. The integration of file batch processing tools like Quilt directly boosts production efficiency. From the edge to the core, Walrus is laying a solid ecological foundation for this transformation.

WAL-9.12%

View Original

This page may contain third-party content, which is provided for information purposes only (not representations/warranties) and should not be considered as an endorsement of its views by Gate, nor as financial or professional advice. See Disclaimer for details.

13 Likes

Reward
13
5
Repost
Share

Comment

0/400

SelfCustodyIssues

· 6h ago

Speaking of which, the growth in the number of nodes is indeed steady, unlike some projects that boast falsely. A staking rate of 33% is not uncommon to maintain stability, indicating that there are indeed people who trust it. The distributed architecture is solidly built, but with such an aggressive goal of a thousand nodes, can it really be laid out by 2026? On the ecological side, it's quite substantial. Crossmint's one-click storage + AI applications—this approach is much more comfortable than simply stacking throughput. The biggest concern is whether the subsequent node incentives can be sustained, and whether large nodes will gradually become centralized.

View OriginalReply0

SlowLearnerWang

· 6h ago

120 nodes to reach thousands? This pace... I feel like it's more of a demonstration on how to steadily climb, not that kind of hype-driven, crazy expansion.

View OriginalReply0

MoneyBurnerSociety

· 6h ago

120 nodes push to thousands... It reminds me of my previous determination to leverage 1000u. Now my account is also a "scale." 33% staking rate is a good number, more stable than my losses.

View OriginalReply0

ChainMaskedRider

· 6h ago

The goal of a thousand-level nodes sounds impressive, but this time it really doesn't seem like bragging. The privacy infrastructure track has indeed caught the attention of a16z, and Walrus's opportunistic positioning is quite clever. A 33% staking rate remains stable, indicating there's no fake hype, and the participation rate truly holds up. Instead of pursuing throughput, focusing on user experience is the right approach.

View OriginalReply0

MysteriousZhang

· 6h ago

From 120 nodes to the goal of thousands, no hype, no negativity, the pace is indeed steady. By the way, the 33% staking rate is quite interesting; it's much more reliable compared to those overly inflated projects. Walrus's approach of not competing in throughput but focusing on experience actually reveals some insights. The ecosystem is well laid out, but the real test begins when aiming for thousands. Crossmint's one-click integration truly reduces the burden on users. a16z's focus on the privacy track indicates they are benefiting from the dividends. A steady and cautious approach can sometimes go further than aggressive strategies...

View OriginalReply0