Walrus protocol
Overview
Walrus is a decentralized storage protocol for storing and retrieving arbitrary data, including large blobs, built on the Sui blockchain. It uses a unique data encoding scheme called Red Stuff to provide high availability and verifiability. Walrus is designed for applications that need reliable off-chain storage with on-chain attestation. Developed by Mysten Labs, Walrus launched its mainnet in March 2025 with the WAL token used for storage payments and delegated proof-of-stake governance.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, Walrus connects to 2 tracked entities, most strongly to Sui, Mysten Labs.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 2 of 2 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
deployed_on | Sui | 85% |
developed_by | Mysten Labs | 85% |
Frequently asked questions
What is Walrus?
Walrus is a decentralized storage protocol that allows users to store and retrieve arbitrary data, such as large files or blobs, with verification on the Sui blockchain. It employs erasure coding and a distributed network of storage nodes for durability.
How does Walrus ensure data availability and durability?
Walrus uses an erasure-coding scheme called Red Stuff to fragment data into multiple shards distributed across storage nodes. The protocol can tolerate a configurable number of node failures without losing data, and the Sui blockchain is used to coordinate and verify storage proofs.
What are typical use cases for Walrus?
Walrus is used for decentralized file storage, hosting NFT metadata and media, storing large content like videos or datasets, and any application that requires verifiable off-chain storage with on-chain integrity checks.
What is Walrus connected to?
In the DeFi Intel knowledge graph, Walrus is linked to 2 other tracked entities, most strongly to Sui, Mysten Labs.
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