Most of the world’s data is sitting idle. It is untrusted, underused, and disconnected from real economic value. That is a massive problem in an AI-driven world where data quality directly shapes outcomes.
Walrus is built around a simple but powerful idea. Data should be trustworthy, provable, secure, and useful. Not just stored somewhere, but activated.
Walrus is a developer platform that enables data markets for the AI era. It allows builders to create systems where data can be verified on-chain, safely shared, and monetized across industries. From AI agents and decentralized finance to research and content platforms, Walrus gives developers the tools to turn data into a real economic asset.
Trust is a major gap in today’s AI ecosystem. Users are expected to believe AI outputs without knowing the quality or origin of the data behind them. Walrus changes that by making data verifiable and programmable. Builders can design applications where sensitive data stays protected, while users gain confidence in what AI systems produce.
The impact goes beyond developers. Content creators and publishers can monetize any kind of data. Researchers can access high-quality datasets instead of fragmented or unreliable sources. Companies can turn internal data into new revenue streams, reduce costs, and acquire better training data for future AI models.
Technically, Walrus is unique. It is the first storage network capable of storing data of any size on-chain at scale. This unlocks a new class of Web3 applications where smart contracts interact directly with large datasets. Programmable storage makes it possible to build richer, more complex on-chain businesses.
The network is designed to be robust and reliable, keeping data accessible even under extreme conditions. It also matches Web2-level performance and cost efficiency, removing friction for real-world adoption.
Developed by Mysten Labs, Walrus supports large files and rich media like video, images, and audio, all integrated through Move-based smart contracts. This makes it a strong foundation for applications that need both scale and trust.
Walrus is not just about storage. It is about turning data into the backbone of new markets, new businesses, and more trustworthy AI systems.@Walrus 🦭/acc
