Walrus: Decentralised storage and data availability protocol
Walrus is an innovative decentralized storage network designed to store large binary files, or “blobs,” for blockchain applications and autonomous agents. It provides a cost-effective, robust solution for storing unstructured data on decentralized storage nodes while ensuring high availability and reliability, even in scenarios involving Byzantine faults.
Use Cases
- Media Storage for NFTs and DApps: Store and serve media such as images, videos, and game assets directly on Walrus, making them publicly accessible through HTTP requests.
- AI Data Management: Store large datasets, AI models, training data, and proofs of model correctness, ensuring their availability and authenticity.
- Blockchain Archival: Provide a lower-cost decentralized storage solution for long-term blockchain history, including checkpoints, transaction data, and state snapshots.
- Data Availability for L2 Solutions: Certify the availability of blobs and supplementary audit data, such as zero-knowledge proofs or fraud proofs, for Layer 2 blockchain solutions.
- Fully Decentralized Web Experiences: Host fully decentralized web applications, including all necessary resources (HTML, JS, CSS, media), enabling a complete web3 experience.
- Subscription-Based Media: Securely store encrypted media and manage access through subscription models or payment verification, enhancing digital content monetization.