2026-01-15 19:24:32

Medical data volume is exploding, and privacy and security have become challenging issues for everyone. The Walrus protocol on the Sui chain is attempting to solve this problem in a different way—by using erasure coding and Blob storage technology to disperse sensitive medical data across global nodes, completely bypassing the risks of centralized storage.

From a practical usage perspective, Walrus's approach is interesting. For example, when uploading medical images or electronic health records, use CLI tools to shard the data into Blobs, distribute and store them across the network, meeting high compliance standards like HIPAA. Ready-made SDKs can directly connect to hospital systems. Handling large CT scans? Configure encryption keys yourself, adjust redundancy rates, and ensure strong data recovery capabilities. And this isn’t one-way—users can provide feedback (such as integrating certain bioinformatics tools), and the protocol team will follow up in updates.

WAL token holders can also participate in DAO voting, having a say in the security direction of the medical ecosystem. This governance model allows every participant to help shape the protocol’s evolution rather than passively accepting it. For developers and institutions in the medical field, this approach protects patient privacy while also providing tangible benefits within the ecosystem.

SUI-0,94%

WAL2,67%

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
7
Repost
Share

Comment

0/400

MevHunter

· 8h ago

Distributed storage of medical data sounds good, but can we really trust these nodes? Replacing centralized risks with distributed risks just feels like a different way of saying the same thing. By the way, can Walrus's HIPAA compliance pass a real audit, or is it just another marketing gimmick? DAO governance sounds democratic, but who actually votes... Most token holders probably just want to make money. Do hospitals really use SDKs for system integration? It still feels far from real implementation. Strong data recovery capability ≠ strong privacy protection. Can these two be equated? The Sui ecosystem is introducing new concepts again, but can experiments be done with sensitive data like medical data? It's too sensitive. How is the WAL token price? Whether the protocol is popular depends on the number of ecosystem applications. It sounds interesting, but what about regulatory risks in the medical field? Who is responsible?

View OriginalReply0

FlashLoanPrince

· 8h ago

Oops, Walrus's distributed storage system is really amazing. Storing medical data separately is much safer than putting it all in one basket. --- Erasure coding, in simple terms, is like dividing eggs into different baskets, understand? --- Wait, is WAL's DAO governance serious? Can patient data security really be decided by voting? --- Connecting CLI tools directly to hospital systems? If this really takes off, healthcare institutions will need to migrate collectively. --- I trust HIPAA compliance, but can the bad debts of centralized storage be completely redeemed through dispersed storage? --- Honestly, treating medical data with such "dispersal" not only enhances recovery capabilities but also risks chain reactions if some nodes fail. --- It's interesting that WAL holders participate in voting. It truly gives the community a voice, much more democratic than traditional medical systems. --- Distributed storage of medical images sounds high-end, but how complex is the actual implementation? Can the hospital staff handle it? --- Follow-up updates on feedback mechanisms—this sounds like a promise, but only execution will prove its true effectiveness.

View OriginalReply0

SillyWhale

· 8h ago

Medical data is handled with distributed storage, and this approach is indeed solid, much more reliable than the centralized method.

View OriginalReply0

TradingNightmare

· 8h ago

Distributed storage of medical data definitely needs to be explored, but can the SDK really seamlessly integrate with hospital systems? --- I understand the erasure coding logic of Walrus, but guys, don’t just watch for fun— is HIPAA compliance really that simple? --- DAO voting sounds good, but I’m worried it will just become a playground for big players. --- Medical data is sharded and stored in a decentralized manner. What about the details? Will data recovery delays be an issue? --- Another story of "privacy and profit at the same time." I always feel there’s something suspicious about it. --- Integrating CLI tools with hospital systems—how much adaptation work does that require? Feels like the ideal is very ambitious. --- Using WAL tokens for voting—doesn’t that just sell governance rights to the wealthy? --- If we really step into the medical field, the regulatory mountain is right there in front of us. --- Redundancy rate can be adjusted... if this feature is truly reliable, it’s definitely much better than centralized systems.

View OriginalReply0

NFTArchaeologist

· 8h ago

The idea of erasure coding and distributed storage looks quite reliable, but will medical institutions actually use it? Could the compliance costs end up being higher?

View OriginalReply0

MentalWealthHarvester

· 8h ago

This Walrus idea indeed has some substance. I've never seen the approach of dispersing and distributing medical data before. WAL's governance weight is quite good, at least it's not a pure centralized scheme to cut the leeks. Medical data security has always been a pitfall, and finally someone is taking it seriously. By the way, are these new protocols like Sui chain really solving practical problems or just another round of hype? HIPAA compliance is hyped up quite a bit, but how many hospitals are actually using it? Sharding storage sounds good, but I'm worried that once the technology difficulty is reduced, new vulnerabilities might emerge.

View OriginalReply0

AirdropBlackHole

· 8h ago

The erasure coding system is really reliable; I'm just worried that the hospital's outdated systems can't keep up... It's pretty good that the SDK can be directly integrated.

View OriginalReply0