Web3 storage is not lacking participants, but projects that combine technical depth, practical application, and community support are indeed rare. Walrus Protocol's performance in 2025 is worth watching — transitioning from testnet to stable mainnet operation, this storage network focused on data ownership has demonstrated impressive execution.

From a technical perspective, the project's iterative direction has always aimed to solve real pain points for developers. Core modules like erasure coding, Quilt, and Seal are gradually being improved, and the new TypeScript SDK significantly reduces onboarding difficulty. More practically, the Upload Relay feature simplifies the upload process — developers no longer need to manually handle node distribution, resulting in obvious improvements in upload speed and stability. It maintains reliability even on mobile devices. This developer-oriented design directly drives ecosystem growth.

Data speaks for itself. By the end of 2025, over 800 projects have built applications on it, covering fields such as NFT, AI, social, and scientific research. This is not just simple ecosystem groundwork but real project implementation. The distributed explosion of these applications reflects genuine storage demand and also confirms the protocol's usability.

The long-term value of the WAL token gradually becomes apparent. When technological capability meets a large developer base, positive ecosystem feedback can continue to drive growth. It is expected that in 2026, this track will attract more attention.