2026-01-18 18:25:47

Looking at Sui's technology stack, each part's division of labor is actually very clear: high-performance execution is handled by Sui itself, and the safe programming model is supported by the Move language. But what about the data layer? That is what Walrus is designed to do.

However, Walrus is not just a simple storage tool. It is deeply integrated with Sui's object model, allowing data stored on it to be directly called, verified, or even combined by smart contracts. This makes the data truly active—able to participate in DeFi interactions, NFT minting, game operations, and various other scenarios. In other words, it is not an external storage solution but an ecosystem-level infrastructure.

As applications on Sui become more complex and data volumes grow larger, the importance of Walrus will only continue to rise. On the eve of ecosystem explosion, those overlooked data foundations are often the most core part.

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LiquidatorFlash

· 11h ago

Data storage is indeed often underestimated, but once DeFi positions and NFT assets accumulate in the ecosystem, the collateralization risk threshold for storage must be closely monitored.

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MEVictim

· 11h ago

It sounds like Walrus is the kind of overlooked but crucial role, the real behind-the-scenes hero.

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CompoundPersonality

· 11h ago

Damn, I really haven't paid much attention to the data layer before. Now seeing Walrus so tightly integrated into the Sui ecosystem, it really feels like the overall landscape is different. I like that Walrus is more than just storage; deep integration is the future. External solutions will eventually be phased out. This logic is interesting—data becomes more valuable the further along it is. Those who are planning now might be in for a good time. But I'm just worried that after Walrus gets hype, the true value of the infrastructure might be overlooked. Alright, I've found another overlooked track, adding it to the watchlist first. Underlying infrastructure is always the last to be recognized, and that really hits home. The ecosystem hasn't exploded yet, so discussing Walrus might be a bit premature. The angle of active data is innovative; it definitely has much more potential than just storage. Wait, is this hinting that Walrus tokens might have a chance?

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UnluckyLemur

· 11h ago

I've never heard of Walrus before, but the phrase "the data foundation that is often overlooked" is really clever and seems to hit the key point. It does seem to have potential, but the question is who will use it. Oh my, another "prelude to ecological explosion," I've heard that too many times. Move has such strong security measures; if Walrus can truly integrate seamlessly, no wonder it's being highlighted separately. Basically, it's about activating storage, right? Otherwise, it's just a cold storage. The ecological applications haven't even launched yet, so it's a bit early to emphasize the importance of Walrus. I'm a little tempted to try it out, but I still need to see how it actually integrates before making a move.

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BearMarketBarber

· 11h ago

Damn, finally someone has explained Walrus thoroughly. You can't just rely on pure storage to get by. Live data is the real key. Without this, DeFi interactions really can't function properly. The underlying infrastructure is always the most profitable part, and this wave is a good opportunity. If Walrus can truly connect the ecosystem, Sui might have a chance to turn things around. It feels like how Ethereum node operators were underestimated back then, now they're everywhere and making gold. The data layer has been seriously undervalued. When Sui becomes popular, you'll regret it.

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MEVVictimAlliance

· 11h ago

To be honest, I haven't paid much attention to Walrus before. It turns out it's not just simple storage, but deeply integrated with the object model... It definitely looks like I need to reassess it.

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