If we understand Sui as a high-speed information channel, then Walrus Protocol is a distributed storage infrastructure specifically designed for large-volume data. Its core competitiveness lies in—tailored for large files such as images, audio and video, AI models, and NFT metadata—using RedStuff erasure coding technology to slice data and disperse storage across network nodes. An elegant aspect of this solution is: even if some nodes go offline, data can still be fully recovered, avoiding the high storage costs associated with traditional full-network replication.

For developers, this opens several new doors:

First, decentralized frontends become a reality. dApps or Web3 websites can be fully hosted on-chain, completely freeing themselves from centralized servers. Second, NFT assets are more secure. Metadata and media files for high-value digital collectibles and artworks finally have a reliable home. Third, programmability is greatly enhanced. Combined with Sui’s smart contract capabilities, data access and permission control are truly programmable, extending code rules to the data layer.

The current question is—where will Walrus first explode? Is it in NFT ecosystem metadata and asset management, or in storing massive game resources in GameFi, or perhaps hosting models and training data for AI projects? Different application directions may determine the prioritized development path of this infrastructure.