I have been a long-time user following Walrus since the testnet, witnessing the entire evolution of this project, and I want to share my genuine experience.

I still remember last December, when everyone was playing around on the testnet, claiming test tokens, and viewing data in the browser. At that time, it was more like an interesting experimental playground.

Now, it’s completely different. The mainnet is already stable, with over 100 nodes operating in a real environment, staking participants earning real rewards, and node operators providing genuine services. This is no longer a concept validation phase game.

The core technical highlight is the Red Stuff encoding algorithm. Traditional blockchains usually need to replicate data 100 times to ensure data security and reliability, but Walrus only needs to store 4-5 copies to achieve the same level of assurance. Even if 2/3 of the nodes fail, data can still be fully recovered. In commercial applications, this storage efficiency improvement means a cost advantage.

Looking back at the list of investors, it becomes clear—top institutions like a16z crypto and Electric Capital invested $140 million to support this project, indicating their clear judgment of the technology and business prospects. From the technical validation stage to real-world deployment, Walrus’s story is just beginning.