2026-01-17 15:33:00

Recently observing the infrastructure development in the Web3 space, I have noticed an interesting phenomenon.

When it comes to storage solutions, most projects seem to be casually lifting dumbbells at the gym—some enthusiasm but lacking endurance. In contrast, Walrus's distributed storage solution demonstrates a completely different resilience. Its $50/TB/year pricing model directly rewrites the industry's cost structure, which is no wonder it puts pressure on traditional cloud providers.

Even more interesting is the multi-dimensional application of token design. Data storage requires it, node operation and maintenance need it, on-chain governance also needs it, forming a self-consistent cyclical mechanism within the ecosystem. This is not just a simple inflation model, but a true utilization of tokens across various product segments.

Looking at ecosystem trends, leading projects like Pudgy Penguins and Eve Frontier are integrating Walrus's infrastructure. What does this indicate? It shows that when a technical solution can break through the ceiling in both cost and performance, the resistance to adoption significantly decreases.

From the perspective of the Sui ecosystem, the direction is clear—by optimizing the economic model of the data layer, creating a more efficient overall infrastructure experience. This logic of reducing costs and increasing efficiency is becoming a crucial dividing line for Web3 competitiveness.

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TokenomicsTrapper

· 4h ago

ngl that $50/TB pricing seems suspiciously low... actually if you read the tokenomics, vesting unlocks incoming will absolutely destroy this narrative within 6 months

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APY追逐者

· 4h ago

50 dollars per T, that's really fierce. Traditional cloud providers should be having a hard time sleeping. Walrus's token design approach, I have to admit, is indeed much more attractive than most inflationary tokens in other projects. Major projects are pouring in, indicating that the technology is truly solid. However, the logic of reducing costs and increasing efficiency will eventually depend on whether real data can support it. In the Web3 infrastructure sector, Sui seems to be genuinely working hard. If this pricing system continues to escalate, could it end up hurting someone else's market?

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AirdropNinja

· 4h ago

This price is really aggressive, cloud providers must be crying Walrus's setup definitely has some substance; token design isn't just for scams like other trash projects Sui's infrastructure approach is solid, cost reduction is genuinely competitive Pudgy Penguins are using it? That must be proof of strength $50 per TB, traditional cloud services are having a tough time The multi-dimensional application of tokens is well explained, it's not just a simple inflation scheme This is the true Web3 experience, stop with the empty promises Nodes, storage, governance—all can use tokens, self-sufficient When top projects follow the trend, it shows it's truly appealing This cost structure is competitive, other storage solutions need to get nervous

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NFTPessimist

· 4h ago

$50 per T? This price indeed breaks the traditional cloud monopoly, no wonder big companies are starting to get uneasy. Walrus's multi-dimensional token application design is quite clever, but it remains to be seen whether the subsequent ecosystem can truly support this cycle mechanism. For top projects, integration is one thing, but the key is whether the long-term storage needs can keep up with the expansion speed. Sui's infrastructure approach in this wave isn't problematic, but the logic of cost reduction and efficiency improvement has been overused. The ones that will survive in the end are probably just a few. With so many players in the storage sector, Walrus really needs to see if it has the capital to keep pumping resources in to truly last until the end.

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OfflineNewbie

· 5h ago

Here comes the Walrus hype again, but to be honest, the price is indeed a bit fierce. Honestly, that last phrase "the competitive watershed" was a bit over the top. Did Sui really bet right this time, or is he just storytelling? We'll just watch and see.

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